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as in gymnasts
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 chameleons
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 acrobats
The Zoo will offer special entertainment programming such as concerts, dance competitions, trampoline shows, parades featuring life-size animal puppets and acrobats and interactive presentations on animals from around the world.
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Skilled acrobats and aerialists are required to act.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
Among the night’s most impressive acts was Acro Crew, a group made up primarily of young acrobats and several talented dogs.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
These migratory aerial acrobats need a lot of energy to beat their tiny wings so fast.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
The talented dancers, acrobats and thrill acts that paved the way to the finale impressed him to no end.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Two of Rubén’s older sons, who married Russian acrobats during international stints, broke off and founded their own troupe as Circus Caballero.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
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.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 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
Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Skilled acrobats and aerialists are required to act.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
Among the night’s most impressive acts was Acro Crew, a group made up primarily of young acrobats and several talented dogs.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
These migratory aerial acrobats need a lot of energy to beat their tiny wings so fast.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
The talented dancers, acrobats and thrill acts that paved the way to the finale impressed him to no end.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Two of Rubén’s older sons, who married Russian acrobats during international stints, broke off and founded their own troupe as Circus Caballero.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
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.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrobats
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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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But my gymnasts were like my daughters.—
Nate Salsman,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Even better, these sleek shoes act as closet chameleons, blending seamlessly with everything from office outfits to errands ensembles without issue.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Think of this as the way chameleons change color to blend into their surroundings for protection.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Acrobats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrobats. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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