Thesaurus results for GYMNAST

gymnast

noun

ˈjim-ˌnast

as in turner

one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus the years of training required to become a champion gymnast

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Recent Examples of gymnast Appearing as the narrator is a woman who has played Peter Pan on stage more than any other person — Olympic gymnast and actress Cathy Rigby. —

Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026 She was also announced as the winner of the AAI Award, given to the top senior gymnast in the nation. —

Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026 But there’s no rule requiring gymnasts to hold their handstand for as long as senior Selena Harris-Miranda does. —

Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026 Brown was set to play Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug in the pic, which was set to go into production this summer but will now be scrapped. —

Justin Kroll, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gymnast

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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