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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The photo above shows Tsetseglen Odgerel, 35, one of Mongolia’s most famous contortionists.
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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
The daytime portion promises family-friendly entertainment, boasting over 40 local vendors, jiu-jitsu demonstrations, contortionists, magicians and a drag story hour.
—Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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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
The daytime portion promises family-friendly entertainment, boasting over 40 local vendors, jiu-jitsu demonstrations, contortionists, magicians and a drag story hour.
—Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contortionist
gymnast
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Brie, a former gymnast, taught Hunter how to do flips on a trampoline.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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McKenna, who followed in her mom's footsteps and was also a level 10 gymnast and an NCAA gymnast at LSU, married Doughty last September in a dream wedding in Hill Country, Texas.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Contortionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contortionist. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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