as in opportunist
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions
at the summer resort he acquired a reputation as a social chameleon—someone who could be whatever his hosts wanted him to be
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Recent Examples of chameleon
Much like the trailblazers who came before (think: Grace Jones, Missy Elliott, Lil’ Kim, Donna Summer, etc.), the muses of today use visual language as a tool for self exploration, rebellion, and a way to honor one’s inner chameleon.
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Essence, 27 June 2025
As for the pet sector, which accounts for around 40% of their business, dogs and cats, unsurprisingly, make up the majority of the preservations, but the team has also worked on rabbits, rodents, chameleons and roosters.
—Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Chappell Roan is quite the beauty chameleon on the red carpet, but off-duty, the pop star seems to have a much more low-key approach to glam.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 19 May 2025
Beyond the music, expect a visual feast; Doja Cat is a true style chameleon, consistently serving up conversation-starting looks, with her latest Met Gala fit being a prime example.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Essence, 27 June 2025
As for the pet sector, which accounts for around 40% of their business, dogs and cats, unsurprisingly, make up the majority of the preservations, but the team has also worked on rabbits, rodents, chameleons and roosters.
—Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Chappell Roan is quite the beauty chameleon on the red carpet, but off-duty, the pop star seems to have a much more low-key approach to glam.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 19 May 2025
Beyond the music, expect a visual feast; Doja Cat is a true style chameleon, consistently serving up conversation-starting looks, with her latest Met Gala fit being a prime example.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chameleon
Noun
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That moment established him as the ultimate opportunist.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the opportunists have used Reeves’ likeness in a variety of ways.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 July 2025
Noun
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When the Museum of Old Newbury purchased the weathercock from the First Religious Society of Newburyport in 2018, the presumption was the vane was made by either Shem Drowne or his son Thomas.—
Maysoon Khan,
BostonGlobe.com,
1 Aug. 2019
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When a new meeting house was erected on Pleasant Street in 1801, the weathercock went with it.—
Maysoon Khan,
BostonGlobe.com,
1 Aug. 2019
Noun
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The Chinese American acrobat was heading home for treatment and recovery, which should take a few months.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
3 July 2025
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This stuff doesn’t happen to renowned Chinese acrobat Rong Niu.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
2 July 2025
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“Chameleon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chameleon. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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