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gymnast

noun

ˈjim-ˌnast

Definition of gymnast

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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 Later, Swift shared her thoughts on the gymnast’s impressive routine. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 Lindsley, who both performs at Casa Bonita and oversees the dive team, is a former gymnast and circus performer with live water show experience on cruise lines like Royal Caribbean and The Han Show in China. — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Katelyn Ohashi, the beloved gymnast known for her viral NCAA routines, has made a surprising return to elite gymnastics after a 13-year hiatus. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Olympic gymnast Simone Biles also had a lower blepharoplasty, along with a breast augmentation and earlobe surgery. — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gymnast

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Recreational exercisers may benefit more from fish oil supplementation than elite athletes, as elite athletes already have optimized recovery routines.

— Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
Morning exercisers were 31% less likely to have coronary artery disease, 30% less likely to have Type 2 diabetes, 35% less likely to have obesity and 18% less likely to have high blood pressure.

— Allison Palmer June 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026

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