Definition of turnernext
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 But while the headline figure of peak speed is a head-turner, the more important goal is high sustained speed. Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026 An ambitious new supertall skyscraper is planned for New York City – and this one's a real head-turner. Adam Williams april 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026 Hers is a dark, dark mind that weaves deceptively simple tales into terrifying psychological page turners like The Housemaid. E.l. James, Time, 15 Apr. 2026 Dharod was credited with dreaming up a head-turner that made headlines. Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turner
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gymnast
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  • During the family outing at the Commonwealth Games, the royals met gymnasts Abigail and Emily Roper and shared where George, Charlotte and Louis stack up in the sport.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Just over four years ago in May 2022, 10-year-old Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Sasha Paskal and her mother, Maria, were enjoying some time together in the scenic seaside village of Zatoka in the Odesa region of southwestern Ukraine.
    Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

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“Turner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turner. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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