curtsy

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Recent Examples of curtsy 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 The Emmy Award-winning series will make its final curtsy with the part 2 debut on Dec. 14. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for curtsy 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtsy
Noun
  • Bridal Ribbons Ribbons and bows have experienced a renaissance in recent years, bringing easy romance to loose lengths and ponytails alike.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Paige Bueckers, watching from the bench with a knee injury, was gesturing with imaginary bow and arrow, imaginary rocking of the cradle, imaginary goggles.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Jimmy Carter's final farewell President Jimmy Carter's state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday was a salute to his political legacy, worldwide humanitarian work and commitment to faith.
    Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Congratulations to the winners and a salute to all who participated.
    Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • One of the West’s most glaring vulnerabilities to the influence of Russia—and China and Iran—is Hungary’s self-abnegating obeisance to those countries.
    Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Former New York Times journalists Bari Weiss, Nellie Bowles and Adam Rubinstein have each described Times editors who demanded Hafez Assad-like obeisance to certain Political Truths Of The Left and who brooked little departure from them.
    Jeff Robbins, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • From shock dye jobs to sculptural nail art, bobs (and more bobs), and trend-transcending makeup looks: each new week brings something for your Pinterest board and next nail appointment.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2025
  • With the help of hairstylist Renato Campora, Gomez's wore her hair in a wavy bob inspired by icons Sofia Loren, Lauren Bacall, and Marilyn Monroe.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The largest work is Lashed to the Mast, a nod to Odysseus’s plan to hear the sirens’ call without being lured to his death.
    Grace Edquist, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Jerome earns a nod for his performance in American biographical sports drama by William Goldenberg.
    Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025

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“Curtsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtsy. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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