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Recent Examples of tourbillion
The co-axial construction means the hands literally pass beneath the tourbillon cage, creating another cool effect on the wrist.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 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, 18 Oct. 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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These vortices are called flux ropes, and satellites had previously observed small flux ropes—but our work helped uncover how they are generated.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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The combination of flux-carrying B-L strings and superfluid-like PQ vortices could allow for the emergence of stable knot solitons.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One kayak was lost, swirling around in an ocean whirlpool.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Two pools, a whirlpool, cabanas, and casual poolside dining at the Dana Pool Café or take-away snacks from The Market Place can also fill a sunny afternoon.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Tourbillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourbillion. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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