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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
The aerial acrobat who once was Alysa Liu is gone.
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Elliott Almond, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Niu comes from a family of performing acrobats.
—Alanis Thames, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, there isn't actually a way to avoid some pain when hair-hanging, which hinges on the acrobat's hair being tied back in a very particular way.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 26 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
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Elliott Almond, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Niu comes from a family of performing acrobats.
—Alanis Thames, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, there isn't actually a way to avoid some pain when hair-hanging, which hinges on the acrobat's hair being tied back in a very particular way.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 26 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrobat
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They were captivated by the choreography on the floor and the balance on the beam, by the work each gymnast puts into their routine and by the thrills of the best show in Los Angeles.—
Tribune News Service,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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However, the safety and well-being of our gymnasts and professional staff remain our highest priority.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Before strutting the catwalk at Milan Fashion Week on February 26, Hadid tapped into her chameleon status by debuting a bold new dye job that looked like an homage to Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s signature hair color.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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Known as an onscreen chameleon throughout an acting career that spanned seven decades, Robert Duvall stood out in such enduring classics as The Godfather, Network and Apocalypse Now.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Acrobat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrobat. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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