Synonyms of trimmer

trimmer

noun

ˈtri-mər 

1

as in chameleon

a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions

gradually fading in the primaries, the former front-runner watched helplessly as the trimmers rushed to embrace the party's newest rising star

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chameleon
• weathercock
• timeserver
• acrobat
• opportunist
• plotter
• temporizer
• chancer
• egotist
• machinator
• egoist
• schemer
• self-seeker
• conniver

2

as in winner

one that defeats an enemy or opponent

last year's winner of the tournament unexpectedly got trimmed in the first round, and the trimmer was a young player that no one had ever heard of

Synonyms & Similar Words

• winner
• whipper
• conqueror
• beater
• master
• vanquisher
• victor
• champion
• subduer
• ruler
• champ
• placer
• finalist
• dominator
• top dog
• subjugator
• overdog

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loser
• washout
• flop
• failure
• punching bag
• pushover
• quitter
• underdog

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trimmer

Video from the scene shows a hedge trimmer in the middle of the street outside the home, cordoned off by police tape and orange cones. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Within accessories, tools and devices, the highest-revenue categories are curlers and straighteners, massage devices, skin care devices, hair dryers, and hair trimmers — accounting for $158 million of the market. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

The defensive end returned the next year trimmer and quicker, finishing the regular season with 15 1/2 sacks and a career-best 21 tackles for loss. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Of course, there are also nods to the beloved Raimi-era chainsaw with power tools like a brush trimmer and a heavy-duty hammer drill. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026