Definition of gymnastnext
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 However, the safety and well-being of our gymnasts and professional staff remain our highest priority. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026 Think of it as a pep rally where family members hype the gymnasts. Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026 Lackey’s score put her in the lead with five gymnasts left to go. Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026 Sports Iowa State gymnasts left in limbo Iowa State gymnasts expected to practice earlier this month. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gymnast
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Noun
  • Dharod was credited with dreaming up a head-turner that made headlines.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Bright Red Bright red is always a head turner, but Nolan isn't a huge fan of the color, preferring moodier reds to the classic fire engine color.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
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  • The morning exercisers also had a lower average BMI (body mass index) and waist size.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
  • Motorized under-desk leg exercisers can provide modest exercise benefits similar to NEAT.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025

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“Gymnast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymnast. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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