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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
Cirque du Soleil is known for its shows featuring acrobats, athletes and clowns – all doing spectacular feats.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
In an effort to help immerse the audience into a vibe of a real circus, the creative team for the musical went around the world to hire some of the most talented circus acrobats and signed them on to join the touring musical.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025
Remley and her husband made a name for themselves in 2012 with their multimillion-dollar horse and acrobats show, Valitar, which was staged at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and featured Remley in a large advertising campaign.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
While special effects are cool and all, there's nothing like seeing someone (like Heidi in peacock form) balance on top of acrobats to really make excitement fly.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
In 2023, the show was revived without live animals and an emphasis on acrobats.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Both are situated in a stunning al fresco dining hall that hosts roving performers like contortionists and acrobats throughout dinner service.
—Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
They were treated with a spectacle in five acts that included dancers, cheerleaders, acrobats, a mascot, a live music performance and even a marching band.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Singers Jessica Sanchez, Jourdan Blue and the Leo High School Choir Choir are safe, as are improv Rapper Chris Turner, projectionists LightWire, and acrobats Sirca Marea.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
In an effort to help immerse the audience into a vibe of a real circus, the creative team for the musical went around the world to hire some of the most talented circus acrobats and signed them on to join the touring musical.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025
Remley and her husband made a name for themselves in 2012 with their multimillion-dollar horse and acrobats show, Valitar, which was staged at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and featured Remley in a large advertising campaign.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
While special effects are cool and all, there's nothing like seeing someone (like Heidi in peacock form) balance on top of acrobats to really make excitement fly.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
In 2023, the show was revived without live animals and an emphasis on acrobats.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Both are situated in a stunning al fresco dining hall that hosts roving performers like contortionists and acrobats throughout dinner service.
—Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
They were treated with a spectacle in five acts that included dancers, cheerleaders, acrobats, a mascot, a live music performance and even a marching band.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Singers Jessica Sanchez, Jourdan Blue and the Leo High School Choir Choir are safe, as are improv Rapper Chris Turner, projectionists LightWire, and acrobats Sirca Marea.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrobats
Noun
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The youngest boys share a bunk bed and take turns swinging like gymnasts from the top level to the floor.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has aired out its current disagreement with the Indonesian government after Israeli gymnasts were prevented from entering the country for the World Championships in October.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Dec. 2025
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Today, those invaders have been cleared, and more than 100,000 native saplings have grown into a lush forest cover that’s now home to sunbirds, bulbuls, geckos and chameleons.—
Chris Schalkx,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
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There will be a piñata and crafting, including Lele dolls, carnival masks and pipe cleaner chameleons.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Acrobats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrobats. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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