choreograph
verb
cho·reo·graph
ˈkȯr-ē-ə-ˌgraf 
choreographed; choreographing; choreographs
1
: to compose the choreography of
choreograph a ballet
2
: to arrange or direct the movements, progress, or details of
a carefully choreographed meeting
: to engage in choreography
Examples of choreograph in a Sentence
She was hired to choreograph the ballet routines.
the advance team completely choreographed the candidate's campaign appearances
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The work can be done faster, because it’s centralized, tightly choreographed, closely monitored and possibly automated — but also because multiple things can happen at the same time.
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Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
How much were you involved in choreographing the fight scenes?
—Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Even the twerking was beautifully choreographed.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The show featured a 60-foot-tall fiber optic Christmas tree, choreographed water fountains, low-level pyrotechnics and video screens displaying interactive holiday cards drawn during the day by theme park visitors.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
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Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
How much were you involved in choreographing the fight scenes?
—Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Even the twerking was beautifully choreographed.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The show featured a 60-foot-tall fiber optic Christmas tree, choreographed water fountains, low-level pyrotechnics and video screens displaying interactive holiday cards drawn during the day by theme park visitors.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for choreograph
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“Choreograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choreograph. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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