as in gymnast
a performer who twists his or her body into unusual positions
The circus included a contortionist who could put both feet behind her head.
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Creepy contortionists Unreal had a background and wardrobe straight out of Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights that divided them.
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
The photo above shows Tsetseglen Odgerel, 35, one of Mongolia’s most famous contortionists.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Host Terry Crews announced that contortionists Unreal, 10-year-old guitarist Bay Melnick Virgolino, and the Leo High School Choir would be moving forward.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Water Circus Gold See master jugglers, contortionists, trampoline performers and more at this animal-free circus.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
The photo above shows Tsetseglen Odgerel, 35, one of Mongolia’s most famous contortionists.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Host Terry Crews announced that contortionists Unreal, 10-year-old guitarist Bay Melnick Virgolino, and the Leo High School Choir would be moving forward.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Water Circus Gold See master jugglers, contortionists, trampoline performers and more at this animal-free circus.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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gymnast
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The gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast, 24, recently became a global ambassador for skin care brand Hero Cosmetics.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Also during the evening, Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman was honored with the Variety Courage Award presented by Purina.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Contortionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contortionist. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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