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Recent Examples of curtsy
Charlotte's first-ever curtsy came as a toddler on the runway at Chopin Airport, in Warsaw, Poland, on July 19, 2017.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Kate Middleton continues to make a curtsy look effortless.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
What makes the saga particularly bizarre is that Prince Harry gave a very different description of the curtsy in his book Spare.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
In one frame, Tarek appears to hold his fist up in greeting to someone out of frame, while Christina bends over in a gesture that could be a curtsy, with a big grin on her face.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Kate Middleton continues to make a curtsy look effortless.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
What makes the saga particularly bizarre is that Prince Harry gave a very different description of the curtsy in his book Spare.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
In one frame, Tarek appears to hold his fist up in greeting to someone out of frame, while Christina bends over in a gesture that could be a curtsy, with a big grin on her face.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtsy
Noun
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This spring’s New York Bridal Fashion Week brought a host of new wedding dress trends to the fore, from layered lace to basque waists to bows.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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Hair ties, bows, and thin headbands are also fun ideas.—
Erinne Magee,
Parents,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Musk attended Trump's swearing-in ceremony and gave a now-notorious speech involving a controversial salute at a celebratory rally later that evening.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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We at 9-1-1 salute all the incredible men and women who do these dangerous jobs and strive to keep us safe.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And in voting for this budget bill, Senate Republicans sided with billionaires, against the middle class, in total obeisance to Donald Trump.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Prolonged economic suffering might even cut into the cult-like obeisance of his most committed supporters.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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From the queen of the Christian Louboutin Kate heel to the poster girl for the Italian bob craze, Zendaya is constantly serving up fashion and beauty inspiration.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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Her glam included a blunt bob with a side part courtesy of stylist Jordan M, with makeup by Kirin Bhatty.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Several people wore green hats from the Super Mario character Luigi, a popular nod indicating support of Mangione.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Conclave and Wicked led the film nominations for the 2025 show with 11 nods each.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Curtsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtsy. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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