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 Biles, widely considered the greatest gymnast of all time, withdrew from competition at the 2021 Summer Games in Tokyo after struggling with the twisties. —

Brian Mann, NPR, 15 Feb. 2026 When asked about the gymnasts who came before them, Chiles and Sumanaserkera said alumni left a legacy for the program. —

Dakayla Hawkins, Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026 The crowd loved longtime Angels like Adriana Lima, now in her mid-forties and a mother of five; next-gen supers Bella and Gigi Hadid; curve models including Ashley Graham and Precious Lee; and athletes like WNBA star Angel Reese and Olympic gymnast Suni Lee. —

Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026 The constantly changing lineup means all gymnasts must be prepared for changes. —

Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gymnast

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