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curtain call

NOUN
appearance to receive applause
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STRONGEST


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Kwon’s sentencing is a curtain call for the brash entrepreneur who was among the loudest and most influential cheerleaders for digital currencies during the 2021-22 crypto boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

Copeland’s young son even joined her onstage for the curtain call, a touching reminder of her role as both artist and mother.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2025

Raleigh rounded the bases, then took a curtain call in front of an ecstatic crowd that included his parents, Todd and Stephanie Raleigh.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

For Phil Dalhausser and Trevor Crabb, this year’s Manhattan Beach Open doubled as both a curtain call and a chance to win a title.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2025

She doesn’t return for a bow or a curtain call or an encore.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz