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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
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.
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Exuding big sister vibes, Perry asked about their backgrounds and their career goals, even doing splits on stage next to one, an aspiring gymnast.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 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
Other former athletes who are part of the adventures in Morocco include Olympic Gold Medal gymnast Shawn Johnson East, former NBA player Nick Young, and World Cup champion and Olympic soccer gold medalist Christie Pearce Rampone.
—Emmett Prosser, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Exuding big sister vibes, Perry asked about their backgrounds and their career goals, even doing splits on stage next to one, an aspiring gymnast.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 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
Other former athletes who are part of the adventures in Morocco include Olympic Gold Medal gymnast Shawn Johnson East, former NBA player Nick Young, and World Cup champion and Olympic soccer gold medalist Christie Pearce Rampone.
—Emmett Prosser, jsonline.com, 9 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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