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tourbillion

variants or tourbillon

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tourbillion That extraordinary combination of a sky chart, a tourbillon, and all the additional complications cements the Big Piece as a true standout in the AP lineup and haute horlogerie at large. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 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
  • The frigid blast is courtesy of our old wintertime foe, the polar vortex, Maue said.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The often misunderstood polar vortex is awakening again Along with the cold, rounds of lake-effect snow are forecast for the Great Lakes region and the Northeast.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The lower level of the house will also include a spa area with a cold plunge tub, whirlpool and steam shower.
    Rachel Wegner, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Her voice unleashes a sentimental whirlpool of longing, betrayal, and post-breakup rage without a hint of irony.
    Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025

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“Tourbillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourbillion. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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