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

Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Why Replacing the Trimmer Line Matters Your weed whacker is only as effective as its trimmer line. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026

Over in the outlet, there are Prime Day sales on gardening supplies, leaf blowers, trimmers, bird baths, outdoor loungers, solar lights, and more—and from some of your favorite brands, too. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026

The trimmers even had a joke about it. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026