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Recent Examples of tourbillion
And at Jaeger-LeCoultre, the tourbillon moves into even more theatrical three-dimensional territory.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Not that a striking watch is any less complicated to make, or generally any less accurate than a tourbillon.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Not that a striking watch is any less complicated to make, or generally any less accurate than a tourbillon.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourbillion
Noun
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The shape of Shinnecock spins you in a vortex, with crosswinds galore.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Such a point is usually a vortex in a continuous vector field.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The pool is heated for year-round use, and there is also a whirlpool, outdoor terrace with lounge chairs, and a full fitness center one floor above the pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Ancient notions, dating back to Ptolemy, claimed that Africa was surrounded by boiling seas filled with giant creatures, whirlpools, and perpetual darkness.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2026
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“Tourbillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourbillion. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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