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Recent Examples of tourbillion
Hot on the heels of its Streamliner Alpine Mechanics and Drivers Editions, a tourbillon joins the team, co-designed by Alpine star driver Pierre Gasly, who chose the movement and the dial color, a sumptuous chocolate fumé.
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 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
Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 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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The often misunderstood polar vortex is awakening again.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti,
The Conversation,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Ryuji is pulling Usagi towards the whirlpool, hoping to head to the world of death alongside her.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Tourbillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourbillion. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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