choreograph
verb
cho·reo·graph ˈkȯr-ē-ə-ˌgraf 
choreographed; choreographing; choreographs
transitive verb
1
: to compose the choreography of
choreograph a ballet
2
: to arrange or direct the movements, progress, or details of
a carefully choreographed meeting
intransitive verb
: to engage in choreography
choreographer
ˌkȯr-ē-ˈä-grə-fər
noun 
Synonyms
- arrange
- blueprint
- budget
- calculate
- chart
- design
- frame
- lay out
- map (out)
- organize
- plan
- prepare
- project
- scheme (out)
- shape
- strategize (about)
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Example Sentences
She was hired to choreograph the ballet routines. the advance team completely choreographed the candidate's campaign appearances
Recent Examples on the Web What about when a teacher and their students choreograph a dance to a popular song on the app? 
WIRED, 8 Sep. 2022 Alex Lacamoire will work on the production as music supervisor and Steven Hoggett will choreograph. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2022 Major props to whoever found an excuse to choreograph a sporty showstopper for these unlikely duet partners that inspired a generation of viewers to ship Chad and Ryan. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2022 Natalie starred as prima ballerina Nina Sayers while Benjamin was hired to choreograph the iconic ballet sequences for the film. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 9 July 2022 In 2009, Portman signed on for a starring role in Black Swan, while Millepied was hired to choreograph the film. Alex Gurley, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2022 Back in 2009, the couple connected when Millepied was recruited to choreograph the film and train Portman in the art of ballet. Alex Gurley, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2022 As an instructor, the 27-year-old could choreograph and teach the short routines that players do on the field. David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2022 Hochoy, Stuart Lewis and Norbert De La Cruz III will choreograph the work, and Erica Johnston and Barry Doss will create new costumes. Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 29 June 2022 See More
WIRED, 8 Sep. 2022 Alex Lacamoire will work on the production as music supervisor and Steven Hoggett will choreograph. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2022 Major props to whoever found an excuse to choreograph a sporty showstopper for these unlikely duet partners that inspired a generation of viewers to ship Chad and Ryan. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2022 Natalie starred as prima ballerina Nina Sayers while Benjamin was hired to choreograph the iconic ballet sequences for the film. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 9 July 2022 In 2009, Portman signed on for a starring role in Black Swan, while Millepied was hired to choreograph the film. Alex Gurley, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2022 Back in 2009, the couple connected when Millepied was recruited to choreograph the film and train Portman in the art of ballet. Alex Gurley, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2022 As an instructor, the 27-year-old could choreograph and teach the short routines that players do on the field. David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2022 Hochoy, Stuart Lewis and Norbert De La Cruz III will choreograph the work, and Erica Johnston and Barry Doss will create new costumes. Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 29 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1943, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
choreograph
verb
as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance the advance team completely choreographed the candidate's campaign appearances Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- plan
- prepare
- organize
- design
- arrange
- devise
- plot
- calculate
- chart
- project
- budget
- blueprint
- shape
- outline
- draft
- map (out)
- frame
- contemplate
- conspire
- lay out
- contrive
- concert
- intend
- sketch
- scheme (out)
- strategize (about)
- figure
- aim
- machinate
- intrigue
- meditate
- premeditate
- get up
- mean
- have on
- put up