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Recent Examples of balletic
Tarell Alvin McCraney’s robust, balletic play has been making the rounds for almost 20 years, ever since its 2007 joint premiere at the Public Theater and London’s Young Vic.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Jacob Elordi, unrecognizable as the creature, moves through the role with balletic grace, embodying the tragic soul of Mary Shelley’s 200-year-old story.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Sep. 2025
The film features a kick-ass soundtrack (Bill Withers, Fleetwood Mac, Donna Summer and more), balletic cinematography and has a great pace to it and some wild action set pieces.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
The theme of the dance is accompanied by urgent, repetitive violin melodies and demonstrated with graceful balletic movement.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
There are grosgrain details and side seam details that are borrowed from classic balletic pointe shoes.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Jacob Elordi, unrecognizable as the creature, moves through the role with balletic grace, embodying the tragic soul of Mary Shelley’s 200-year-old story.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Sep. 2025
The film features a kick-ass soundtrack (Bill Withers, Fleetwood Mac, Donna Summer and more), balletic cinematography and has a great pace to it and some wild action set pieces.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
The theme of the dance is accompanied by urgent, repetitive violin melodies and demonstrated with graceful balletic movement.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
There are grosgrain details and side seam details that are borrowed from classic balletic pointe shoes.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balletic
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Our coverage spans top industry news, retail trends, head-to-toe fashion, athletic and outdoor analysis, and more.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Then, Olivia scurried off into an enclave off the side stage as Dylan and Daniella punched up into a high-octane, athletic routine.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Though scientists have yet to pinpoint a single explanation for the phenomenon, theories include coordinated hunting and the need for safety in numbers, according to the Matador Network.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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As for jewelry pieces, Queen Camilla wore pearl drop earrings with a coordinated four-strand pearl necklace with center clasp.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Balletic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balletic. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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