variants
or tourbillon
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tourbillion
This is a minute repeater tourbillion, a perpetual calendar retrograde.
—
Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2023
The watch is also the first edition to feature a double-hairspring tourbillion movement in a Streamliner case.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2022
Meanwhile, the reverse dial shows the calendar indication and tourbillion escapement.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2022
The physical examples will run on the watchmaker’s manual winding JCAM19 movement and feature a flying tourbillion.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2022
Like the other three series models, this Twin Turbo Furious uses the JCFM05 manual-winding tourbillion movement, made up of 832 components.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2021
That’s quite impressive for a standard tourbillion.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2022
Inside the watch’s anti-reflective case, its vital components are on display in a slightly asymmetrical arrangement, from its tourbillion between 6 and 7 o’clock and its small seconds counter between 9 and 10 o’clock.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2021
Meanwhile, the red gold alternative is primarily meant to offer a more conventional setting for the tourbillion, according to the watchmaker.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2021
Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2023
The watch is also the first edition to feature a double-hairspring tourbillion movement in a Streamliner case.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2022
Meanwhile, the reverse dial shows the calendar indication and tourbillion escapement.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2022
The physical examples will run on the watchmaker’s manual winding JCAM19 movement and feature a flying tourbillion.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2022
Like the other three series models, this Twin Turbo Furious uses the JCFM05 manual-winding tourbillion movement, made up of 832 components.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2021
That’s quite impressive for a standard tourbillion.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2022
Inside the watch’s anti-reflective case, its vital components are on display in a slightly asymmetrical arrangement, from its tourbillion between 6 and 7 o’clock and its small seconds counter between 9 and 10 o’clock.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2021
Meanwhile, the red gold alternative is primarily meant to offer a more conventional setting for the tourbillion, according to the watchmaker.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourbillion
Noun
-
Highly nonlinear filaments, vortices and eddies start forming patterns and structured networks.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 June 2025
-
The opposite of a heat dome is the polar vortex, when cold Arctic air plunges southward and stalls.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2025
Noun
-
Each serene treatment suite looks out to the lagoon, while the opulent double treatment villas also feature whirlpools.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2025
-
Ovation of the Seas, a Quantum-class ship which entered service in 2016, will receive a refreshed pool deck with private casitas, a new whirlpool, the Pesky Parrot bar and accommodation upgrades such as the Ultimate Family Suite and Panoramic Suite.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tourbillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourbillion. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share