as in chameleon
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions a classic timeserver, she switched her position on the war the instant it began losing public support

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chameleon
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  • Gallner is acclaimed for his chameleon-like range and transformative performances in The Passenger, Strange Darling, Dinner In America and the two Smile films.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In other words, being a chameleon and adapting to different employees and workplace scenarios can be more effective than having a static set of values and strategies.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Timeserver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timeserver. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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