as in gymnasts
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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Recent Examples of contortionists
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contortionists
gymnasts
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This August, the International Gymnastics Federation confirmed the registration of five Russian or Belarusian gymnasts as authorized neutral athletes (AIN) at the upcoming FIG World Challenge Cup in Paris.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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He was also named director of an annual event drawing more than 1,000 gymnasts to Iowa.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Contortionists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contortionists. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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