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Recent Examples of tourbillion
Coincidentally, the tourbillon inside the new RM 41-01 was developed in partnership with AP.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
There were innovations such as Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak RD#5, with its thin case, tourbillon and ultra-easy chronograph pushers, plus Breguet’s magnetic escapement in its avant-garde Expérimentale 1.
—Chris Rovzar, Bloomberg, 29 Dec. 2025
Inclining a tourbillon at 30 degrees means deliberately stepping outside the comfort zone, in terms of manufacturing, assembly, and regulation.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
There were innovations such as Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak RD#5, with its thin case, tourbillon and ultra-easy chronograph pushers, plus Breguet’s magnetic escapement in its avant-garde Expérimentale 1.
—Chris Rovzar, Bloomberg, 29 Dec. 2025
Inclining a tourbillon at 30 degrees means deliberately stepping outside the comfort zone, in terms of manufacturing, assembly, and regulation.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourbillion
Noun
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Single-digit cold invades North Around the same time as the heat starts blasting Phoenix, the polar vortex — a system that usually keeps frigid air penned up near the North Pole — is forecast to send its chill deep into the Midwest and East, even bordering some of the Southeast, Maue said.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Normally bomb cyclones get their energy from warm ocean waters, but this one will draw power from the polar vortex.—
Seth Borenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Then, gently lower the egg into the water and create a subtle whirlpool to help the whites wrap around the yolk—no vinegar required.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the exclusive top deck pool and solarium, MSC Yacht Club guests have access to a whirlpool at the Top 19 Solarium that is shared with MSC Aurea suite guests.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Tourbillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourbillion. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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