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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 traveling circus show brings acrobats, illusionists, freaks and mysterious creatures inside its black and red tent starting Friday, April 3, and running daily through Monday, April 13.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Performances and stunts are delivered by international acrobats and clowns during music and light shows.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The teacher draws a tightrope separating two dimensions with an acrobat occupying the space above the tightrope, and a flea, who is able to walk both above and below the tightrope.
—Valerie Greene, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Guests traveling aboard Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas will get the opportunity to see a permanent America's Got Talent LIVE show, featuring a rotating lineup of magicians, acrobats, and singers pulled from the show and its global counterparts.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Performances and stunts are delivered by international acrobats and clowns during music and light shows.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The teacher draws a tightrope separating two dimensions with an acrobat occupying the space above the tightrope, and a flea, who is able to walk both above and below the tightrope.
—Valerie Greene, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Guests traveling aboard Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas will get the opportunity to see a permanent America's Got Talent LIVE show, featuring a rotating lineup of magicians, acrobats, and singers pulled from the show and its global counterparts.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrobat
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Started in 1990 by Chinese gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Li Ning, the namesake brand has grown into one of the most recognizable homegrown sports companies.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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In addition to bringing home hardware, Texas’ gymnasts have become household names.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The wardrobe chameleon looks just as sharp beachside with sandals as on a city street with wedges and sleek frames.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
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The actress is truly a style chameleon.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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“Acrobat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrobat. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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