tourbillion

noun

variants or tourbillon
Definition of tourbillionnext
as in vortex

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Recent Examples of tourbillion Hublot and Jeff Koons dropped a collection of quirky and colorful Classic Fusions shaped like the artist’s famous Balloon Dog sculpture and a bonkers six-figure tourbillon. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 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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  • In Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, smaller eddies and vortices near the perimeter feed the giant maelstrom in the center.
    — Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the shark's case, the ridges hold the vortices away from the skin.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 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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“Tourbillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourbillion. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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