as in chameleons
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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chameleons
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These wardrobe chameleons can easily transition from a casual day look to an evening out.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Isolated from the African continent, the island has evolved on its own terms, giving rise to wildlife found nowhere else on Earth—like the aye-aye, lemurs, and rare species of chameleons.—
Erina Pinar,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Weathercocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weathercocks. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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