relevé
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of relevé
1925–30; < French: literally, raised, past participle of relever; see relieve
Example Sentences
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A woman emerges from the floor — as if it were soil, Sánchez Ruíz said — while another dancer stands in relevé.
From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
We’re not up on relevé, we’re not straight legged; we’re plié, pelvis low, using our glutes and quads to get that strength from the floor and exude power together.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2022
It took place on white carpet and included an extended group relevé in which performers, ranging from untrained dancers to those from Merce Cunningham’s company, fought for their balance.
From New York Times ● Feb. 20, 2018
She pretzeled her body into knotty poses, rose up on relevé or knelt, eyes closed, her face pressed forward as if seeking the heat of the sun.
From New York Times ● Nov. 21, 2010
Course follows course; entrée, relevé, ragoût, Ambrosial sauces, pungent, after luscious soup.
From The Strollers by Fisher, Harrison
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