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Recent Examples of curtsy
Princess Charlotte's first royal curtsy aged 2 years old went viral on TikTok alongside her other flawless curtsies.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Minogue seemed genuinely overwhelmed by the audience’s response, covering her face with her hands and doing a little curtsy.
—Eric Webb, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Many came away feeling the mock curtsy had disrespected a long-standing British tradition, and the fact that the queen had died three months earlier no doubt did not help.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
Making the moment even more impressive, Kate's curtsy perfectly coordinated with Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh's same gesture.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Minogue seemed genuinely overwhelmed by the audience’s response, covering her face with her hands and doing a little curtsy.
—Eric Webb, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Many came away feeling the mock curtsy had disrespected a long-standing British tradition, and the fact that the queen had died three months earlier no doubt did not help.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
Making the moment even more impressive, Kate's curtsy perfectly coordinated with Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh's same gesture.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtsy
Noun
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The skirt offers a custom fit thanks to the adjustable tie that creates a gorgeous bow.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother will take its North American bow as the Centerpiece Selection of the 63rd New York Film Festival, screening at Alice Tully Hall on October 3 with Jarmusch and members of the cast in attendance.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Musk came under fire himself in January after giving a straight-arm salute at a rally celebrating Trump’s inauguration.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Once at Windsor, King Charles and Queen Camilla will formally welcome the couple at the Royal Dais, on Datchet Road, as a royal salute is fired in the Home Park in Windsor and at the Tower of London.—
Isaac Bickerstaff,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Visitors who fail to perform the requisite display of obeisance have faced consequences, as in the Feb. 28 blowup with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.—
Massimo Calabresi,
Time,
24 July 2025
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In the first case, Obama was accused of showing obeisance to a foreign ruler and Islam.—
Brendan Cole
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The good news is that a bob will complement anyone.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
24 July 2025
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Take inspiration from actress Lily Collins and make a sleek bob your haircut of choice to style out this summer, or copy singer Dove Cameron and keep your hair off your neck with playful space buns.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
Noun
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This attachment to our vehicles is a nod to the broader theme that transportation equates to mobility, and by extension, freedom.—
Selika Josiah Talbott,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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One rendering is a nod to a proposal from 1907 that King found in Cincinnati Parks' archives.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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“Curtsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtsy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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