curtsy

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Recent Examples of curtsy Queen Camilla also didn't receive bows or curtsies during her outings to watch the tennis action on Centre Court in the past two years. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024 Elsbeth bobs a little curtsy in response as if she’s being sent back to class by a stern but loving principal. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 23 May 2024 The Emmy Award-winning series will make its final curtsy with the part 2 debut on Dec. 14. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 Dec. 2023 Use front, reverse, side or curtsy lunges, or all four. Amanda Loudin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for curtsy 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtsy
Noun
  • Individually wrapped for freshness, this basket is adorned with a gold bow, ideal for gifting.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The outcome was less froufrou compared to previous efforts that were rich in bows, ruffles, flounces and patchworks, as the more streamlined hybrids better expressed the rigor of the theme.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • First teaching, and then drilling me on the correct way to stand at attention and salute (the whole hair and makeup team joyfully participated in this part).
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Charles' birthday is also being marked with gun salutes at the Tower of London and in the capital's parks.
    Staff and wire reports, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • But the former president’s obeisance to Cohn’s Rule No. 3 — claim victory, never admit defeat — dealt the project a setback.
    Chris Lee, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Thus would a medieval liege lord have accepted obeisance from his vassals; all that was missing was the flicker of torchlight and the haunch of venison turning on its spit.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
Noun
  • It's been a few years since the last James Bond movie hit theaters, but Saweetie is ready to step into the stilettos of legendary Bond Girls before her with this ultra-sharp bob.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
  • For those who aren't committing to longer lengths, 2025 will be all about the bob — albeit a shorter, softer version of 2024's trending blunt cut.
    Karli Bendlin, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • But Tucci, a three-time Globes nominee, didn’t ride the film’s coattails to a fourth nod for his scene-stealing role as an outspokenly liberal cardinal.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Since the pair began dating last year, Swift has frequently given nods to the Chiefs' player on tour in altered lyrics to her songs and doing the archer pose, with Kelce typically being in the audience at her shows.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024

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“Curtsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtsy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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