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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
But the actor who transitioned from acrobat to ballet dancer, with a little bit of avid martial artist thrown in to professional actor, has now grown his career to a point where the questions are sure to become part of his day-to-day life.
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025
Bricker pursued her own accomplishments as an acrobat and aerialist, including touring as a featured act on Britney Spears' World Tour and a selection into the Gallery of Legends Hall of Fame by the World Acrobatic Society.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
There are musicians, dancers and acrobats serving as mealtime entertainment, and bursts of flame rising from the table-side food prep.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
The movie perks up when Michael Keaton and Eva Green arrive as a ruthless impresario and his sensitive acrobat girlfriend, and Burton envisions his obvious Disneyland analog as a capitalist hellscape.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025
Bricker pursued her own accomplishments as an acrobat and aerialist, including touring as a featured act on Britney Spears' World Tour and a selection into the Gallery of Legends Hall of Fame by the World Acrobatic Society.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
There are musicians, dancers and acrobats serving as mealtime entertainment, and bursts of flame rising from the table-side food prep.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
The movie perks up when Michael Keaton and Eva Green arrive as a ruthless impresario and his sensitive acrobat girlfriend, and Burton envisions his obvious Disneyland analog as a capitalist hellscape.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrobat
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In May, star gymnast Morgan Price announced her intent to transfer from Fisk for her final season of eligibility, instead signing with the Arkansas Razorbacks of the powerhouse Southeastern Athletic Conference.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The 22-year-old gymnast, whose legal name is Olivia Paige Dunne, grew a social media platform 8 million followers deep on TikTok — posting videos of her life, routine, and experiences as a gymnast at Louisiana State University.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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The Cotton On Haven Multi-tiered Maxi Skirt is a total chameleon: pair it with sneakers and a tee to roam through farmers markets, layer it over your swimsuit with a straw hat for a pool day, or dress it up with wedges for a wine tasting in Napa.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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Buy Now on Saks Fifth Avenue: $125 17 Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land Eau de Parfum Photo : Byredo Rose is a chameleon in perfumery, and a terrific floral note that more men should consider.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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“Acrobat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrobat. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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