tourbillion

variants or tourbillon

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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. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • One kayak was lost, swirling around in an ocean whirlpool.
    Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
  • 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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