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- adjective Resembling
ballet .
Etymologies
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Examples
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I had to execute a balletlike pirouette to stay clear.
Zero Regrets Apolo Ohno 2010
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I had to execute a balletlike pirouette to stay clear.
Zero Regrets Apolo Ohno 2010
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I had to execute a balletlike pirouette to stay clear.
Zero Regrets Apolo Ohno 2010
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With a shorter wheelbase than the 5 Series, and wearing more lightweight components, the 645Ci is deft and powerful, with balletlike handling.
Topless Fun 2008
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With a shorter wheelbase than the 5 Series, and wearing more lightweight components, the 645Ci is deft and powerful, with balletlike handling.
Tip Sheet 2008
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The cheerleading moves have a balletlike uprightness—the arms are always perfectly straight or bent at exact angles, giving the motions a rigid crispness.
Cheer! Kate Torgovnick 2008
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The cheerleading moves have a balletlike uprightness—the arms are always perfectly straight or bent at exact angles, giving the motions a rigid crispness.
Cheer! Kate Torgovnick 2008
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His feet were moving with astounding speed, athletic rather than balletlike.
Rhapsody In Time Judith O’Brien 1994
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His feet were moving with astounding speed, athletic rather than balletlike.
Rhapsody In Time Judith O’Brien 1994
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Suddenly there were three finbacks, rolling up and down in balletlike unison.
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