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 Past attendees include Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and her NFL husband, Jonathan Owens, as well as American country music star Shaboozey. —

Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026 At the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, fourteen-year-old gymnast Nadia Comăneci scored perfect 10s. —

Literary Hub, 27 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 Florida senior Riley McCusker claimed the individual title on bars, the first NCAA title for the gymnast after winning the SEC title in 2025. —

Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gymnast

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— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
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