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

Slimmer proportions and a bit more skin — whether through a few undone buttons, shorter shorts or trimmer tailoring — were everywhere in Milan. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

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

In keeping with the show’s defiance of mortality, Lee and Lifeson seemed to have almost aged in reverse since 2015, with Lifeson notably trimmer and musically nimble, and Lee pummeling his bass while skipping around the stage faster than any 72-year-old should be able to manage. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026

My great handyman, PT guy, HVAC service and tree trimmers all have come from social media recommendations. — Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026