Thesaurus results for CHAMELEON

chameleon

noun

kə-ˈmēl-yən

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 Tense courtroom scenes, chameleon characters, and subjects of institutionalized abuse, political corruption and flaws within the justice system make for a strong stage proposition. —

Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026 Chappell Roan has been flexing her beauty chameleon muscle this week while jaunting about Paris Fashion Week. —

Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026 Not to belabor the reptile references, but Byrne is something of a creative chameleon, moving easily from drama to comedy to horror, film to television to stage and back again. —

Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026 Known as an onscreen chameleon throughout an acting career that spanned seven decades, Robert Duvall stood out in such enduring classics as The Godfather, Network and Apocalypse Now. —

Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chameleon

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Some of the backlash is predicated on harmful stereotypes about trans women that portray them as predatory opportunists.

— Jenna Norosky, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
The move has prompted a flurry of skepticism and controversy—including an accusation of plagiarism—in a scene wary of trend-hopping, post-Brat opportunists.

— Lydia Wei, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026