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Recent Examples of tourbillion
That extraordinary combination of a sky chart, a tourbillon, and all the additional complications cements the Big Piece as a true standout in the AP lineup and haute horlogerie at large.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
The Swiss watchmaker, known for inventing the tourbillon movement that was patented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, holds over 200 patents in all, and has been a standards setter in watchmaking.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The one-minute tourbillon sits at the 6 o’clock position.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
The Swiss watchmaker, known for inventing the tourbillon movement that was patented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, holds over 200 patents in all, and has been a standards setter in watchmaking.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The one-minute tourbillon sits at the 6 o’clock position.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourbillion
Noun
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The frigid blast is courtesy of our old wintertime foe, the polar vortex, Maue said.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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The often misunderstood polar vortex is awakening again Along with the cold, rounds of lake-effect snow are forecast for the Great Lakes region and the Northeast.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The lower level of the house will also include a spa area with a cold plunge tub, whirlpool and steam shower.—
Rachel Wegner,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Her voice unleashes a sentimental whirlpool of longing, betrayal, and post-breakup rage without a hint of irony.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Tourbillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourbillion. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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