acrobat

noun

ˈa-krə-ˌbat How to pronounce acrobat (audio)
Definition of acrobatnext
1
as in gymnast
one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus a child who is a natural acrobat with a superb sense of balance

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as in chameleon
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions a political acrobat whose opinion on any issue is whatever will get the most votes

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Recent Examples of acrobat This was a heavyweight prize fight between two of the biggest stars in the sport, an American athletic acrobat of the highest order, and an artist in the sweet science of the game, capable of playing a version of tennis familiar to no one else. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Other sights included the Netherland’s Birdmen — massive, illuminated, beaked creatures — that roamed the streets of Charlotte while acrobats with an Australian company swayed on 15-foot poles to celebrate nature. — Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026 The two-hour live talent show features stunts including performances by the high-speed bicycle troupe and acrobats from high-flying trapeze acts to gravity-defying acrobatics to Latin dance blending salsa-style movement with acrobatics. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026 Fresh off a Netflix special that premiered earlier this month, Stamptown crams in a dizzying mix of acts — think fire breathing burlesque dancers, aerial pole acrobats spinning above you, and some of the sharpest, strangest clown comedy around. — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acrobat
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  1. gymnast
  2. chameleon
Noun
  • Young gymnast Sasha, 7, another of the kids seen in Ash and Crayons, was staying in a house in the Zatoka area of Odessa that got hit by a Russian missile.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Olympic gymnast briefly shared the story of the burglary on social media Tuesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of gymnast
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  • For a chameleon, an actor who spent a lifetime resisting other people’s definitions of him, that might be the ultimate paradox.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Since its introduction to the market in 2000, Nike’s ACG Air Max Goadome boot has proven to be chameleon-like in its various forms and material make-ups.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
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“Acrobat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrobat. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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