Synonyms of chameleons

chameleons

noun

plural of chameleon

as in opportunists

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opportunists
• acrobats
• weathercocks
• timeservers
• trimmers
• machinators
• egotists
• egoists
• chancers
• temporizers
• schemers
• plotters
• self-seekers
• connivers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chameleons

Many of its plants and animals are found nowhere else on Earth, among them lemurs, chameleons, and a remarkable variety of birds and reptiles. — Cherri Briggs, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2026

In addition to the outbreak associated with jalapeños, there is one linked to eggs, and several tied to animals including backyard chickens and chameleons. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

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

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

In the middle of this spectrum, a trio of mid-career stylistic chameleons and sometime collaborators — Feid, J Balvin, and Bad Bunny — carefully map out intersecting tastes. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026

The Kardashian-Jenner clan are known to be quite the hair chameleons, sometimes debuting a new transformation with every outing. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026

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

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