shape-shifter
noun
shape-shift·er
ˈshāp-ˌshif-tər 
: one that seems able to change form or identity at will
especially
: a mythical figure that can assume different forms (as of animals)
Examples of shape-shifter in a Sentence
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Someone was calling me a shape-shifter the other day.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 June 2025
When casting the band of brotherly shape-shifters, Weitz insisted on authenticity and required everyone who auditioned to provide documentation of their Native American heritage.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 May 2025
Bailey herself is a shape-shifter of sorts, right on the border between child and teenager in age and, with her androgynous looks, occupying an ambiguous place between genders as well.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
But yeah, Pisces is totally that shape-shifter, that just kind of picks up different interests throughout their lives.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2024
However, The Boys must now deal with a shape-shifter who’s posing as Starlight.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 July 2024
In Asian cultures, these mischievous shape-shifters are venerated but also viewed as avatars of enticing deception.
—Charlie Jane Anders, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
Based on a series of YA novels, this show spares Lady Jane, gives her steamy romance, and sets her off on an adventure to save herself and a bunch of shape-shifters(?!?) from the villains who want to destroy them.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 May 2024
The series was a crucial test for Scott, who, at 47, has proven himself a shape-shifter.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 22 May 2024
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 June 2025
When casting the band of brotherly shape-shifters, Weitz insisted on authenticity and required everyone who auditioned to provide documentation of their Native American heritage.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 May 2025
Bailey herself is a shape-shifter of sorts, right on the border between child and teenager in age and, with her androgynous looks, occupying an ambiguous place between genders as well.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
But yeah, Pisces is totally that shape-shifter, that just kind of picks up different interests throughout their lives.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2024
However, The Boys must now deal with a shape-shifter who’s posing as Starlight.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 July 2024
In Asian cultures, these mischievous shape-shifters are venerated but also viewed as avatars of enticing deception.
—Charlie Jane Anders, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
Based on a series of YA novels, this show spares Lady Jane, gives her steamy romance, and sets her off on an adventure to save herself and a bunch of shape-shifters(?!?) from the villains who want to destroy them.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 May 2024
The series was a crucial test for Scott, who, at 47, has proven himself a shape-shifter.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 22 May 2024
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“Shape-shifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shape-shifter. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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