choreograph
Americanverb (used with object)
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to provide the choreography for.
to choreograph a musical comedy.
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to manage, maneuver, or direct.
The author is a genius at choreographing a large cast of characters.
verb (used without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- rechoreograph verb (used with object)
- unchoreographed adjective
Etymology
Origin of choreograph
First recorded in 1875–80; back formation from choreography
Example Sentences
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Then, as though we’d choreographed it, we both lunged for the letter.
From Literature
Thirty-six dancers with raised arms glide slowly forward as they encircle their prey, a lone figure on a red table in a climactic scene from Ravel's "Bolero" choreographed by Maurice Bejart.
From Barron's
Much like ballet, kabuki necessitates precise choreographed actions: Not only does “Kokuho” provide generous samples of different kabuki pieces but also includes captions that list the title of the individual works and a brief synopsis.
From Los Angeles Times
The work can be done faster, because it’s centralized, tightly choreographed, closely monitored and possibly automated — but also because multiple things can happen at the same time.
From Los Angeles Times
The result is an artful onslaught of high-flying, spinning, partnered and sometimes tumbling excursions suggesting that Mr. Peck was eagerly all wound up as he choreographed.
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