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noun

ˌpir-ə-ˈwet How to pronounce pirouette (audio)
Definition of pirouettenext
as in rotation
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point the ballerina's perfectly executed pirouette

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verb

as in to rotate
to move in circles around an axis or center the ballerina pirouetted across the stage

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Recent Examples of pirouette
Noun
The performers strut and bounce and pirouette and leap into and out of costumes. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024 But the pirouettes Amador did on the mound were greeted even more enthusiastically than his throw. — David Lyman, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024 Jude Bellingham’s dainty pirouette briefly sends my heart rate fluttering over 80bpm. — James McNicholas, The Athletic, 8 July 2024 Listen closely, and her control of pitch and timbre speaks to a dazzlingly exacting vision for her music, every pirouette mapped out with an engineer’s precision. — Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pirouette
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pirouette
  1. rotation
  2. rotate
  3. twirl
  4. revolve
  5. spin
  6. curve
  7. roll
Noun
  • Burke figures to be one of three pitchers with less than one year of service time who will begin the season in the rotation, joining Jonathan Cannon and Davis Martin.
    — John Perrotto, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Clarke Schmidt, a 29-year-old righty who was drafted in the first round, 16th overall, out of South Carolina in 2017, was slated to hold down the back end of the Yankees rotation — though his importance was elevated after two other crucial injuries to Yankees starters.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of rotation
Verb
  • If trade tensions ease and growth metrics strengthen, investors may rotate away from defensive assets such as gold and back into growth equities.
    — Garth Friesen, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The Zillion Direct’s slot panel is rectangular, and the plug is designed to fill the gap that’s created whenever a builder rotates the panel to enable a vertical graphics card orientation.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of rotate
Noun
  • Every awards show, including at last night’s 2025 Oscars, director Cole Walliser and his crew take their premium spot on the step and repeat, and proceed to capture A-list stars doing their best twirls and poses for both high-speed and slow-motion video clips.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
  • When breaks end, the referee twirls his arm above his head three times, and the game clock restarts.
    — Ken Belson, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
Definition of twirl
Verb
  • McRae showcased the song inside a white box fitted with a revolving floor and spotlight.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The filing also details amendments to revolving promissory note agreements with principal stockholders, extending maturity dates and increasing maximum principal indebtedness.
    — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 5 Feb. 2025
Definition of revolve
Noun
  • Nearly 40% of all MLB pitchers who played in 2024 have undergone Tommy John surgery (UCL reconstruction), up from 27% in 2016, as throwing velocities and spin rates have increased.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The segment also featured both Doja and Raye, who put their own spins on some of the classic cuts that emerged from the film franchise.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of spin
Noun
  • The roof’s soft curves intuitively guide visitors toward key entrances and spaces, making navigation seamless and inviting from every angle.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • As consumer demand for fresh, high-quality options continues to surge, Citrus America has been ahead of the curve.
    — Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of curve
Noun
  • Some choices might be locked off because of a bad dice roll or not having the right skill or equipment.
    — Rob Wieland, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The survivor pulls his gun on Hector and arrests him as the opening credits roll.
    — Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of roll

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