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Recent Examples of curtsy
The curtsy is the result of the power of her choice.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtsy
Noun
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The adjustable buckle accommodates different sizes and bows.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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Not into bows, candy colors, or contrasting trim but love the ease of a slipper-like shoe?—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But the whole idea of having the presenter salute each actor should have been scrapped across the board!—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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Musk's actions since President Donald Trump's second inauguration have prompted protests against Tesla in some quarters, including a case in Germany in which protesters projected Musk making his controversial gesture that many accused of being a Nazi salute.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It was made to reward Adams’ obeisance to President Donald Trump in supporting roundups of immigrants.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Americans needed to shake off the shackles of obeisance to technocrats.—
Danielle Allen,
Foreign Affairs,
1 June 2020
Noun
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Halle Berry wore the trendy flippy bob at the Oscars 2025, and it’s immediately being added to the mood board.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2025
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Gomez completed the look with a peachy nude lip and a wavy bob, as well as a dazzling diamond choker and drop earrings.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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“Curtsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtsy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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