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Recent Examples of pirouette
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Each pirouette inspires the next prima ballerina.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Jef Rouner, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
The player who had previously seemed nervous and tentative in possession was replaced by one who, when receiving the ball with his back to goal, would repeatedly pirouette fluidly on the spot and evade his marker.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Or whips around his defender in a bold pirouette.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Each pirouette inspires the next prima ballerina.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Verb
They are hunted by Devora, a reclusive innkeeper and former dancer played by Uma Thurman, who is determined to make the girls regret ever pirouetting into her life.
—Jef Rouner, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
The player who had previously seemed nervous and tentative in possession was replaced by one who, when receiving the ball with his back to goal, would repeatedly pirouette fluidly on the spot and evade his marker.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pirouette
Noun
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Wallstedt, who is second in the NHL in save percentage, went 18-9-6 in his debut and has given the Wild plenty to consider for a potential postseason goalie rotation with Filip Gustavsson.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Schultz’s arrival is the latest change to the rotation.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On the starboard side lies a custom wine cellar, while forward are two guest cabins, one VIP, and an owner’s suite with a rotating bed that swivels to create more space in the dressing room and en suite.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Barnes Welcome Center also houses a gallery, indoor and outdoor classrooms, office space, and a locker room for Duke Gardens' rotating crew of 250 volunteers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The unconscious Moon twirls into your 12th House of Whispers, inviting gentle reflection and rest that helps your inner world reorganize.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The dance world has often based its plaudits on how spectacularly performers can defy gravity with leaps, kicks and twirls.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While Orbán’s campaign this year revolved mostly around foreign policy and his relations with world leaders, Magyar’s was rigidly focused on domestic issues, such as the economy and corruption.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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The backdrop is a revolving spectacular set, such as cherry trees showering pink paper petals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tatum delivered a few moments of vintage excellence in the opening minutes, turning a steal into a transition lay-up for his first basket, then using a spin move to finish through contact for his second.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Its HyperScroll Tilt Wheel offers three unique modes, including a free-spin mode for flying through inventory screens or long web pages.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Positioning has skewed shorter in duration, with curve steepeners and inflation protection increasingly preferred over outright rate bets.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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The free return trajectory is essentially a marble trick of sending Integrity scooting along the curves mapped around the moon’s moving gravity well on a path that gets captured again by Earth’s gravity well.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
7 Apr. 2026
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Rough Creek Lodge had antelope sausage in a garlic roll with a chimichurri sauce.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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As the roll was called, town after town announced votes for both Lamont and Lieberman.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Pirouette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pirouette. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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