defy gravity
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To move or be positioned in a way that seems to overcome the force of gravity.
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- The building leans so much that it seems to defy gravity.
- The acrobat appeared to defy gravity as she soared through the air.
- Modern architecture often seems to defy gravity with its cantilevered designs.
- The hummingbird can defy gravity by hovering motionless in mid-air.
- Her gravity-defying hairstyle stayed perfectly in place all evening.
- The magician's trick made the ball appear to defy gravity.
- These new drones seem to defy gravity with their incredible stability.
- The cat's ability to defy gravity while climbing is remarkable.
- Engineers designed the bridge to seemingly defy gravity.
- The dancer's leap was so graceful it seemed to defy gravity.