Thesaurus results for PIROUETTE

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noun

ˌpir-ə-ˈwet

Definition of pirouette

as in rotation

a rapid turning about on an axis or central point the ballerina's perfectly executed pirouette

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verb

as in to rotate

to move in circles around an axis or center the ballerina pirouetted across the stage

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Recent Examples of pirouette

Noun

After shaking hands with the Italian, Kostyuk did a pirouette on court. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 The workshop that sparked so much attention focused on turns, including pirouettes and classical preparations adapted for wheelchair dancers. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

Verb

Yohannes pirouetted around Arsenal’s defenders not once, not twice but three times before the half-time whistle. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 3 May 2026 The Chinese duo’s voices pirouette around a pulse that sounds like a car door chime as abortive crashes puncture the otherwise placid, kickless ambience. — James Gui, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pirouette

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pirouette

Noun

The Cubs will avoid facing Chris Sale in this series and have a chance to do damage against the back end of the Braves rotation.

— Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
His presence could give the team four solid pitchers in the rotation to take on any team.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of rotation

Verb

The menu is small, with just two additional rotating pasta dishes.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Stark says the reduction comes from controls and fasteners rather than unsprung or rotating components, so suspension and wheel-control characteristics remain unchanged.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of rotate

Noun

Inside a historic church on Park Avenue, two dancers clothed in blue-and-pink brocade twirl up and down the aisles to a string-heavy soundtrack.

— Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 June 2026
The actress, who was styled by Karla Welch, adorned the look with a gold twirl necklace that was also part of the collection and featured on the runway paired with the same dress.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026

Definition of twirl

Verb

Lialina’s practice as an artist and archivist revolves the uneven promises of permanence, loss, maintenance, and distribution that the internet, in its many formats and phases, represents.

— Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Repayment happens as customers settle their invoices, and the facility essentially revolves, with fresh invoices replacing those that have been paid off.

— Amit Singhania, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of revolve

Noun

Printing circuits on curves One of the team’s systems mounts an aerosol jet printer on an articulated robotic arm.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Fluid, geometric shapes mimic the soft curves of the flower, rendered in sterling silver and Swarovski Zirconia.

— Simone Cook, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of curve

Noun

Yes, with fully accessible guest rooms, roll-in showers, and pool lifts (more details on their Accessibility Page).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
There’s a passage in the final movement when the full orchestra, reinforced by trumpets, trombones, tuba, and a thunder roll of timpani, clamber up to a teeth-rattling fortissimo.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

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