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
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
In hours of underwater video footage from a New York aquarium, a beluga whale named Natasha stretches her neck, pirouettes, nods, and shakes her head in front of a two-way mirror.
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Federica Sgorbissa,
ArsTechnica,
24 May 2026
On Tuesday, Sasha De Sola, an old pro in the role, danced it with ravishing self-possession, hardly seeming to need the support of her consort Harrison James, who exuded the corn-fed charm of a linebacker while delivering cleanly polished grande pirouettes.
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Rachel Howard,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Feb. 2026
The history of Olympic figure skating is shaped almost as much by epic falls as by soaring pirouettes.
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Brian Mann,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
The triad moves across the grey room in a dizzying chain of matching pirouettes, drawing a slow circle one after another as arpeggiating harp fills the bare space with sound.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
The extraordinary footage, which Unitree Robotics shared on the its social media channels depicts the humanoid bot carrying out a series of complex movements, including pirouettes, dance routines, as well as incredible kickboxing skills.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
Before plying precious stones and metals, pirouettes and pointes were the means of expression for the Belgian.
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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.
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Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Mar. 2022
Noun
The workshop that sparked so much attention focused on turns, including pirouettes and classical preparations adapted for wheelchair dancers.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
In hours of underwater video footage from a New York aquarium, a beluga whale named Natasha stretches her neck, pirouettes, nods, and shakes her head in front of a two-way mirror.
—
Federica Sgorbissa,
ArsTechnica,
24 May 2026
On Tuesday, Sasha De Sola, an old pro in the role, danced it with ravishing self-possession, hardly seeming to need the support of her consort Harrison James, who exuded the corn-fed charm of a linebacker while delivering cleanly polished grande pirouettes.
—
Rachel Howard,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Feb. 2026
The history of Olympic figure skating is shaped almost as much by epic falls as by soaring pirouettes.
—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
The triad moves across the grey room in a dizzying chain of matching pirouettes, drawing a slow circle one after another as arpeggiating harp fills the bare space with sound.
—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
The extraordinary footage, which Unitree Robotics shared on the its social media channels depicts the humanoid bot carrying out a series of complex movements, including pirouettes, dance routines, as well as incredible kickboxing skills.
—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 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
Verb
Instead, the silver-and-yellow Ferrari pirouettes through the corner with balletic grace, without so much as a chirp from its tires.
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IEEE Spectrum,
29 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pirouettes
Noun
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Beneficiaries of the urgent, unprecedented buildout of computing capacity are carrying the indexes, with timely rotations into the broader array of stocks allowing the leaders to rest periodically.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have long maintained one of Major League Baseball’s best rotations, anchored by ace Zack Wheeler.
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The ride currently holds the record for the largest zero-G stall in America — an inversion that takes riders uphill, rotates them 180 degrees upside down, and hovers above ground for a weightless airtime moment before returning upright.
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At Taste Buds Kitchen, the 5-day summer camp runs 3 hours each morning and rotates through recipes including brownies, pies, pasta and garlic knots.
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Makar tested out his skating with some twirls at the end of the first and returned for the second.
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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.
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The rotating door of managers in Queens spins once again.
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To light that fire again on WHACK’S MUSEUM, Tierra Whack spins back to her battle rap roots for a full-throttled put me in your barbershop top fives record.
Noun
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The summer sun can turn your car into what feels like an oven on wheels.
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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.
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But the movie revolves, of course, around the guys planning and executing their labyrinthine heist.
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That happens simply because Earth revolves, but the planets also move across the sky, further complicating things.
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These jeans are a flattering favorite in my closet; their stretchy denim blend stays comfy all day long, while accentuating my curves and smoothing over my tummy.
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And at some point those two curves are going to meet.
Noun
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Meanwhile, his administration has sued states for access to voter rolls and the FBI has seized materials from the 2020 election in Georgia and Arizona.
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Located on the beach, alfresco dining is a must; with a menu divided and designed for tasting, order a selection of dishes for the table to discover the decadent flavors of Champagne lobster rolls, ishiyaki, sashimi, and more.
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“Pirouettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pirouettes. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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