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turner

noun

ˈtər-nər

as in gymnast

one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus in the days before physical fitness became part of the mainstream, turners in athletic clubs were often regarded as social oddities

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Recent Examples of turner While Grande's ethereal dress was nothing short of a dream, her new hair was the real head-turner. —

Tessa Petak, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026 Fry 3 minutes on each side, or until brown; turn carefully using 2 wide pancake turners. —

Faye Levy, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025 KitchenAid Classic Nylon Slotted Turner Every home chef needs a high-quality turner for both flipping ingredients and serving the finished meal. —

Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025 Wrapped in beautiful Glacier Grey with black accents, the F-250 Platinum is a head-turner for sure. —

Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for turner

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gymnast

Noun

The latest is former competitive gymnast and model Livvy Dunne, who has landed the recurring role of Grace, a highly enthusiastic junior lifeguard.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Even with their connections at Georgia — Cory played quarterback for the Bulldogs from 1999 to 2002 and Courtney was a gymnast in Athens — there was no push for Jarrard to become a Bulldog.

— Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026