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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
Osika and 14-year-old Anna Waddell are among 5,000 gymnasts competing in the event.
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Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Steele Canyon, La Costa Canyon and West Hills all return accomplished gymnasts.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
They were captivated by the choreography on the floor and the balance on the beam, by the work each gymnast puts into their routine and by the thrills of the best show in Los Angeles.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
However, the safety and well-being of our gymnasts and professional staff remain our highest priority.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Steele Canyon, La Costa Canyon and West Hills all return accomplished gymnasts.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
They were captivated by the choreography on the floor and the balance on the beam, by the work each gymnast puts into their routine and by the thrills of the best show in Los Angeles.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
However, the safety and well-being of our gymnasts and professional staff remain our highest priority.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymnast
Noun
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Dharod was credited with dreaming up a head-turner that made headlines.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bright Red Bright red is always a head turner, but Nolan isn't a huge fan of the color, preferring moodier reds to the classic fire engine color.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fellow exerciser ignores the letter writer’s request for consideration and continues to loudly sing and yell.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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But research is early, and these futuristic shoes are still more likely to be found on the feet of pro athletes than everyday exercisers on a budget.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
Time,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Gymnast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymnast. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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