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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 Chinese American acrobat was heading home for treatment and recovery, which should take a few months.
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Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
Niu, a fourth-generation acrobat originally from China, began performing full-time at 12 years old.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 3 July 2025
The incredible journey for Red Panda started more than 50 years ago when she was born into a family of acrobats in China.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 2 July 2025
Born into a family of acrobats, Niu has been honing her craft since the age of 7, according to Sports Illustrated.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 2 July 2025
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Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
Niu, a fourth-generation acrobat originally from China, began performing full-time at 12 years old.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 3 July 2025
The incredible journey for Red Panda started more than 50 years ago when she was born into a family of acrobats in China.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 2 July 2025
Born into a family of acrobats, Niu has been honing her craft since the age of 7, according to Sports Illustrated.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrobat
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The great gymnast Simone Biles was in the stands, and Gauff spotted her.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Paris World Challenge Cup’s nominative roster currently includes seven Ukrainian gymnasts.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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That’s French fashion historian Olivier Saillard speaking about Tilda Swinton, a chameleon in acting, fashion and more who is getting her own exhibition this fall at the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam, alongside screenings, performances and live conversations.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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These wardrobe chameleons can easily transition from a casual day look to an evening out.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Acrobat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrobat. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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