as in bow
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of curtsy
The curtsy is the result of the power of her choice.
—
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
While the hug was a much friendlier and informal exchange than the bows and curtsies often associated with the British royal family, there are no obligatory codes of behavior when interacting with royals.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
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
See All Example Sentences for curtsy
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
While the hug was a much friendlier and informal exchange than the bows and curtsies often associated with the British royal family, there are no obligatory codes of behavior when interacting with royals.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
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
See All Example Sentences for curtsy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtsy
Noun
-
The five-episode drama, based on the true story of a group of Brazilian flight attendants who set up a scheme to smuggle HIV treatment from the US in the 1980s, will have its first bow as part of this year’s Berlinale Series Market Selects.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
-
The white top appeared to be made of white tweed, while the crystallized detailing which included a bow was emblazoned with glitzy black stones.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
A number of left-wing figures and Trump critics accused Bannon of giving a Nazi salute on stage at CPAC.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
-
Shaw’s salute echoed the iconic gesture made by U.S. athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos during the 1968 Olympicsto protest racial injustice.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
It was made to reward Adams’ obeisance to President Donald Trump in supporting roundups of immigrants.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
-
Americans needed to shake off the shackles of obeisance to technocrats.—
Danielle Allen,
Foreign Affairs,
1 June 2020
Noun
-
Kardashian's bob is pulled into the sleekest half-up ponytail—we're talking not a hair out of place—that's perfectly parted in the middle up front.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2025
-
Anna Wintour was there, slipping seamlessly in and out in her signature bob and oversized glasses.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The celebrity casting this season was particularly striking with a nod to the British talent featured throughout, adding an element of surprise and delight, from Alexa Chung, Fiona Shaw and Bel Powley at Simone Rocha to Richard E. Grant, Lesley Manville, Jason Isaacs and Naomi Campbell at Burberry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
-
Indeed, its tonal balance feels of a piece with the playwright’s personality—erudition and prudent attention to identity and representation leavened with irreverent nods to his throat chakra, The Artist’s Way, and teen soaps on The WB.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Curtsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtsy. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share