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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
Jennifer Holland’s background as a gymnast also played an essential part, giving her the strength to nail the flying pose as well as the smooth dismount.
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Oliver Sava, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
He was also named director of an annual event drawing more than 1,000 gymnasts to Iowa.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Mental health treatment for athletes has received greater awareness through challenges shared by gymnast Simone Biles, swimmer Michael Phelps, and tennis players Naomi Osaka and Amanda Anisimova, who both took breaks from competition, citing the great pressure to perform.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
What used to be considered essential sportswear for dancers and gymnasts has evolved into a wardrobe staple.
—Dory Zayas, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
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Oliver Sava, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
He was also named director of an annual event drawing more than 1,000 gymnasts to Iowa.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Mental health treatment for athletes has received greater awareness through challenges shared by gymnast Simone Biles, swimmer Michael Phelps, and tennis players Naomi Osaka and Amanda Anisimova, who both took breaks from competition, citing the great pressure to perform.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
What used to be considered essential sportswear for dancers and gymnasts has evolved into a wardrobe staple.
—Dory Zayas, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymnast
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Style it alongside your go-to baggy jeans and chunky earrings, and become the head-turner of the hour.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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One in particular, a rose gold and bronze frock by Emilio Pucci was a head-turner.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
20 Aug. 2025
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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
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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 13 Sep. 2025.
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