equilibrist

noun

Definition of equilibristnext
as in contortionist

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  1. contortionist
  2. gymnast
  3. turner
  4. tumbler
Noun
  • Samara was also played by Kelly Stables and contortionist Bonnie Morgan, who famously climbed out of a TV in one of the most iconic scenes of the horror genre.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 June 2026
  • Entertainment includes tattoo contests, sideshow artists that include contortionists, magicians and burlesque.
    — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 May 2026
Definition of contortionist
Noun
  • Later, Swift shared her thoughts on the gymnast’s impressive routine.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Lindsley, who both performs at Casa Bonita and oversees the dive team, is a former gymnast and circus performer with live water show experience on cruise lines like Royal Caribbean and The Han Show in China.
    — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of gymnast
Noun
  • Same goes for a durable spatula—from flipping burgers to shifting veggies over hot grates, a turner will take you far.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • Speaking with Entertainment Weekly in April, everyone’s favorite tile turner Vanna White compared her two cohosts.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Definition of turner
Noun
  • Inside the car, her Stanley tumbler had apparently survived, still containing ice.
    — Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Along with providing a convenient way to drink, the tumbler serves as a lid atop the carafe, keeping dust and insects out of your water.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
Definition of tumbler
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“Equilibrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrist. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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