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
Ross, who is a fashion chameleon in her own sense, was the ideal muse for this ensemble.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 July 2025
Because Bowie was that total genius chameleon who blended everything so well.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Animals like chameleons and octopuses are renowned for their almost supernatural ability to change color and blend into their surroundings.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2025
This week, the pop star and fashion chameleon has been in Paris promoting her Something Beautiful album.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 19 June 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 July 2025
Because Bowie was that total genius chameleon who blended everything so well.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Animals like chameleons and octopuses are renowned for their almost supernatural ability to change color and blend into their surroundings.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2025
This week, the pop star and fashion chameleon has been in Paris promoting her Something Beautiful album.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chameleon
Noun
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In the end, ever an opportunist, Alvarez testified Oppenheimer was loyal to his country, yet wrong on nukes.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Freelance hunters planning to travel to this region should plan on being opportunists.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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 venue, boasting what’s billed as one of the largest stages in the world, will be outfitted with a ramp course for six riders, while overhead, spectators can watch Argentinian acrobats Flora Aracama and Nico Busso work their nail-biting, emotional magic on the rings.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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One of the world's biggest events, but artists pay their own way Every August, Edinburgh's streets fill with acrobats, mimes, and people in all sorts of costumes.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Chameleon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chameleon. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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