Synonyms of acrobat

acrobat

noun

ˈa-krə-ˌbat 

1

as in gymnast

one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus

a child who is a natural acrobat with a superb sense of balance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gymnast
• turner
• exerciser
• contortionist
• tumbler
• aerialist
• trapeze artist
• trampolinist
• equilibrist
• ropedancer
• trapezist
• ropewalker
• trampoliner

2

as in chameleon

a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions

a political acrobat whose opinion on any issue is whatever will get the most votes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chameleon
• weathercock
• opportunist
• timeserver
• trimmer
• egotist
• chancer
• egoist
• machinator
• plotter
• temporizer
• schemer
• self-seeker
• conniver

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acrobat

Other sights included the Netherland’s Birdmen — massive, illuminated, beaked creatures — that roamed the streets of Charlotte while acrobats with an Australian company swayed on 15-foot poles to celebrate nature. — Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

The two-hour live talent show features stunts including performances by the high-speed bicycle troupe and acrobats from high-flying trapeze acts to gravity-defying acrobatics to Latin dance blending salsa-style movement with acrobatics. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Fresh off a Netflix special that premiered earlier this month, Stamptown crams in a dizzying mix of acts — think fire breathing burlesque dancers, aerial pole acrobats spinning above you, and some of the sharpest, strangest clown comedy around. — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

That’s because these aerial acrobats are challenging to catch and observe in the first place. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026