as in chameleon
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions when the winds suddenly shifted on social values, the weathercocks wasted no time in proclaiming their newfound passion for conservatism

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Recent Examples of weathercock When a new meeting house was erected on Pleasant Street in 1801, the weathercock went with it. Maysoon Khan, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2019
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chameleon
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  • That’s French fashion historian Olivier Saillard speaking about Tilda Swinton, a chameleon in acting, fashion and more who is getting her own exhibition this fall at the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam, alongside screenings, performances and live conversations.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • These wardrobe chameleons can easily transition from a casual day look to an evening out.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Weathercock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weathercock. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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