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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.
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Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
This is a minute repeater tourbillion, a perpetual calendar retrograde.
—Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2023
Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
This is a minute repeater tourbillion, a perpetual calendar retrograde.
—Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourbillion
Noun
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Atmospheric scientists model it as a standing wave pattern in a fast polar jet, with wind speeds of roughly 300–330 mph circling a hurricane-like vortex at the pole.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Warned To Avoid Sun Amid 'Dangerously Hot Conditions' The National Weather Service explains that the polar vortex is a persistent low-pressure system of cold air around the Earth's poles.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Legionella bacteria, which got its name after the first cases were identified at a Philadelphia hotel that hosted an American Legion convention in 1976, was discovered in the Marriott’s decorative fountain in the lobby, the men’s and women’s locker rooms, swimming pool and spa whirlpool.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Up on the Sky Lounge, guests will find a bar, whirlpool, sunbeds, sauna, and steam shower, in addition to a comfy lounge area with small tables.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Tourbillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourbillion. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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