equilibrist

Definition of equilibristnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for equilibrist
Noun
  • Last week’s contortionist archer.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 May 2026
  • Highlight play Alexander-Walker channeled his inner contortionist in the second quarter.
    Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The Gardner case could stand as one of the first major lapses in the protection of young gymnasts since the Larry Nassar scandal.
    Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 11 May 2026
  • The Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast is a New York Times bestselling author, the founder of a girls’ mentorship program and a former Time magazine Woman of the Year — not to mention a college student.
    Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • But while the headline figure of peak speed is a head-turner, the more important goal is high sustained speed.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
  • An ambitious new supertall skyscraper is planned for New York City – and this one's a real head-turner.
    Adam Williams April 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This best-selling tumbler with more than 80,600 perfect ratings is a staple accessory for campus living.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
  • Others stack five or six ingredients into the same tumbler.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
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“Equilibrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equilibrist. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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