Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gavotte
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Jennifer Coolidge waltzed by in bare feet, frequently stopping so fans could take selfies with her.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2025 -
Should the Broncos and Dolphins lose, the Bengals can waltz into the playoffs following a win against the Steelers.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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The only thing that matters in sport is to be the last competitor standing, especially when there are just two to tango.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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The two will tango throughout the evening before setting above the western horizon around midnight.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Dec. 2024
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With more than 70 days down, the Aussie creates her own stage on the floor of the Eras Tour bopping to the three-hour setlist.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
20 Dec. 2024
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Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars 'Die with a Smile' There is talent, and then there is Lady Gaga bopping into Bruno Mars’ studio at his invite and writing and recording a song the same day.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
19 Dec. 2024
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Clifton Daniel, for instance, jitterbugged with an expertise that increased one’s respect for The New York Times.—
Gloria Steinem,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2024
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Linders says the audience for trad jazz can generally be put into three categories: There are swing dancers who are eager to jitterbug to some hot sounds.—
Noah Schaffer,
BostonGlobe.com,
21 Aug. 2023
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In the middle of the party, an accordion player jigged among a group of young, unsteady revelers, rapping to the beat like an agitated auctioneer.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2025
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Diamond jigs were originally intended to be dropped straight down from a boat and jigged vertically.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
17 Oct. 2024
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And then there was the shot of Donna Kelce boogieing on the stage.—
Bryan West,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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Even fans who walked to their seats couldn’t help but boogie down the arena stairs and two-step shuffle along the floor.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
9 June 2024
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Amy Jade Winehouse could have been any young woman growing up in 1990s London — palling around with her mates, sneaking lagers, shagging dudes, getting into trouble, getting her nose pierced, and getting expelled from drama school for it.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2024
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From washable options to shag rugs, these will transform your sleeping space.—
Alida Nugent,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2024
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Rihanna was shuffled out through a restricted exit by deputies, and Rocky left separately through the main courthouse doors.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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Some 1,600 years ago, perhaps soldiers on the easternmost edge of the empire shuffled the slim bone tokens across a board, attempting to outwit their opponents.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Gavotte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gavotte. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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