tourbillion

noun

variants or tourbillon
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as in vortex

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Recent Examples of tourbillion The watch’s futuristic design perfectly captures the ethos of the company, with its spaceship-style, vortex-like time display set across three discs, complemented by a spinning tourbillon in the middle. — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026 These include the fast-rotating barrel, completing a revolution in five hours instead of the conventional seven and a half, and the variable-inertia tourbillon, which compensates for the effects of gravity on timekeeping precision. — Richard Mille Contributor, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
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  1. vortex
  2. whirlpool
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  • The new area will feature hands-on attractions, including a mist maze, geysers, a lightning and thunder pavilion, a giant water vortex and a fire tornado, officials said.
    — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The watch’s futuristic design perfectly captures the ethos of the company, with its spaceship-style, vortex-like time display set across three discs, complemented by a spinning tourbillon in the middle.
    — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of vortex
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  • Amenities at The Ballantyne The Ballantyne features 244 guestrooms and suites and is stacked with resort-style amenities such as a full-service spa with a year-round indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, whirlpools, sauna and private cabanas.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
  • There’s also an indoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool, along with a wading pool for the little ones.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of whirlpool

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