as in chameleon
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions a classic timeserver, she switched her position on the war the instant it began losing public support

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chameleon
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  • Plus, this top is the ultimate clothing chameleon: Pair it with casual shorts and sneakers, wear it with a skirt and heeled sandals, or toss it over your swimsuit as a classy cover-up.
    Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
  • The comedy chameleon also shared some particularly happy news during his visit to his former Dreamgirls costar.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 31 May 2025
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“Timeserver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timeserver. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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