curtsy

Valerie’s career is a long curtsy to declining standards and compromises; her 2014 journey thumbed its nose at the town’s prestige-chasing.

From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2026

She later recalled how she forgot to curtsy when she met the King to receive the award.

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026

She took the daughters to swimming lessons, taught them to curtsy and helped arrange membership for them in the Brownies and Girl Guides.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026

"I don't know, I just do. When you love it, you do it, right? 'Don't sleep, don't eat, just do it on repeat,' to quote myself," she said with a mock curtsy.

From Barron's ● Jan. 24, 2026

I worked as a puppet trained to scrub and carry, curtsy and nod.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

At least imperial courtiers trust in strict codes about curtsies and proper titles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2025

“The lady typically curtsies, keeping her eyes up. A gentleman bows with his eyes cast down.”

From Reuters ● Aug. 21, 2018

Though curtsies are a thing of the past, the Royal Box remains a prominent part of the Centre Court pageantry.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 13, 2018

The daughters of the old planter families held elaborate curtsies while announcers read their biographical statements.

From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2017

Instead, during every waking moment from breakfast until bedtime, she drilled the children on all they had learned in preparation for the big event: table manners, proper introductions, handshakes, bows, and curtsies.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood

“He’s so polite. We appreciate that. We’re from a generation that curtsies and says please and thank you,” said Mom, who I’m certain has never curtsied.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

The extreme example he often described was when a young woman curtsied to him in Rhyl at a promotional event for his employers in north Wales.

From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2024

“I wanted to be here to be part of history. I curtsied in front of her coffin,” 9-year-old Delainie White said, explaining that she felt it was important to be there to pay her respects.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2022

Most bowed their heads, some curtsied and others blew kisses.

From New York Times ● Sep. 17, 2022

He passed a cluster of ladies, each of whom curtsied and giggled behind their fans.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

Her most famous role was to present the trophies at Wimbledon, where - it was reported - she was instrumental in ending the tradition of players bowing and curtsying when passing the royal box.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2025

Meghan likens curtsying for the Queen to visiting Medieval Times.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2022

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who was seen curtsying to the coffin, are among dignitaries who have already paid their respects.

From Reuters ● Sep. 18, 2022

“It’s like curtsying to the queen. There’s no law that requires it. It’s just a matter of whether or not you choose to do it,” Twomey said.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2022

At least a hundred little elves were standing around the kitchen, beaming, bowing, and curtsying as Dobby led Harry past them.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling