as in rotations
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the ballerina's perfectly executed pirouette
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to move in circles around an axis or center
the ballerina pirouetted across the stage
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Recent Examples of pirouettes
Dan Walters, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Before plying precious stones and metals, pirouettes and pointes were the means of expression for the Belgian.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
To the west, the London Eye pirouettes above the skyline—to the east, Shakespeare’s Globe serves legendary sonnets.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Étoile, the Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino vehicle canceled after one season on Amazon Prime, is awash in elegant shots of ballerina pirouettes and the opulent interior of the Opéra Garnier in Paris — which served as the inspiration for the novel The Phantom of the Opera.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Brown, who held the position from 1975 to 1983, was particularly prone to policy pirouettes, most spectacularly regarding Proposition 13, California’s iconic taxation limit.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Before plying precious stones and metals, pirouettes and pointes were the means of expression for the Belgian.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
To the west, the London Eye pirouettes above the skyline—to the east, Shakespeare’s Globe serves legendary sonnets.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Étoile, the Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino vehicle canceled after one season on Amazon Prime, is awash in elegant shots of ballerina pirouettes and the opulent interior of the Opéra Garnier in Paris — which served as the inspiration for the novel The Phantom of the Opera.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pirouettes
Noun
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In the past, Lue has favored nine-man rotations that allow Leonard and Harden to mix in with reserves.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Grown fibers are also subject to pricing volatility, which has an impact not only on sourcing and buying, but also on what farmers choose to plant in their rotations.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Germany rotates home international fixtures around a host of venues, including Munich, Berlin and Dortmund.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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It’s made of clear, plastic that maximizes visibility and rotates 360 degrees for easy access to all items.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The vortex is a gigantic, circular area of cold air high up in the atmosphere that typically spins over the North Pole (as its name suggests).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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When Charlotte spins the words 'Some Pig,' [kids reading the book] may not know where that came from.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Big Ten and the SEC can spin their wheels in figuring out how much by which to expand the Playoff.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Wizards’ argument revolves more around versatility.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Dress up for a twirl around the 17th-floor Pier Top lounge, which slowly revolves to showcase 360-degree views of Fort Lauderdale.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Levi's 311 Shaping Skinny Jeans Skinny jeans can be uncomfortable, but these ones from Levi’s are specifically designed with a tummy panel that smooths your mid-section and a stretchy fabric that hugs your curves.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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The interior design by Francesco Paszkowski in collaboration with Margherita Casprini incorporates furniture with strong curves, rugs with shapes that define the spaces in a non-traditional manner.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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Classic Cinnamon Rolls Cinnamon rolls can be difficult to get right, but baking them from frozen makes the process much easier.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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Coupled with the Mets’ inability to so much as secure a Wild Card berth, the Yankees’ early exit will effectively erase a big swath of the New York DMA from the Nielsen rolls.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Pirouettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pirouettes. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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