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Recent Examples of curtsy
Kate Middleton continues to make a curtsy look effortless.
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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
When Carter went to say goodbye to the Queen Mother at the end of the night, it has been reported that Carter broke royal protocol and gave her a peck on the cheek, as opposed to the customary curtsy.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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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
When Carter went to say goodbye to the Queen Mother at the end of the night, it has been reported that Carter broke royal protocol and gave her a peck on the cheek, as opposed to the customary curtsy.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtsy
Noun
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Hair ties, bows, and thin headbands are also fun ideas.—
Erinne Magee,
Parents,
16 Apr. 2025
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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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Lewis grew up in Matteson and graduated from Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields. 1 of 5 Funeral services for Lewis were held in November 2019 at New Faith Baptist Church International in Matteson which included full military honors, the playing of taps and a gun salute.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Elon's father also dispelled the claim that his son has intentionally made Nazi salutes, saying that Democrats like former President Barack Obama did the same thing.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 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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RuPaul’s Drag Race delivered a rare and electrifying nod to K-pop in an exciting display of cultural and musical crossover.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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This custom cooking prezzie is made from cherry or maple wood (your call) and can be engraved with a scan of any handwritten recipe card—a sweet nod to family tradition.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Curtsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtsy. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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