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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
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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
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Recent Examples of acrobat
It is also peppered with acrobats and other circus performers who are now touring with a musical for the first time.
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Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Cirque du Soleil is known for its shows featuring acrobats, athletes and clowns – all doing spectacular feats.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Stoppard’s language is hungry for meaning and also astonishment — like an acrobat testing the limits of her body, attempting higher and higher flights without a net.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
In 2023, the show was revived without live animals and an emphasis on acrobats.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
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Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Cirque du Soleil is known for its shows featuring acrobats, athletes and clowns – all doing spectacular feats.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Stoppard’s language is hungry for meaning and also astonishment — like an acrobat testing the limits of her body, attempting higher and higher flights without a net.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
In 2023, the show was revived without live animals and an emphasis on acrobats.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrobat
Noun
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The constantly changing lineup means all gymnasts must be prepared for changes.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Goldblum and his wife, a former Olympic gymnast, tied the knot in 2014.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Ever a beauty chameleon, Kardashian debuted new bangs during the big game, which saw the Seattle Seahawks compete against the New England Patriots for the Vince Lombardi trophy.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Melling is something of a rarity among movie actors, a distinctive-looking chameleon.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Acrobat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrobat. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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