acrobat
noun
ac·ro·bat
ˈa-krə-ˌbat 
1
: one that performs gymnastic feats requiring skillful control of the body
2
a
: one skillful at exercises of intellectual or artistic dexterity
b
: one adept at swiftly changing or adapting a position or viewpoint
a political acrobat
Examples of acrobat in a Sentence
a child who is a natural acrobat with a superb sense of balance
a political acrobat whose opinion on any issue is whatever will get the most votes
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The incredible journey for Red Panda started more than 50 years ago when she was born into a family of acrobats in China.
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Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 2 July 2025
Born into a family of acrobats, Niu has been honing her craft since the age of 7, according to Sports Illustrated.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 2 July 2025
Boat races, food trucks, vendors and cultural performances such as traditional Chinese arts, acrobats, dance, music and martial arts are all part of this annual festival.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
Not sure the Red Panda halftime acrobat can pull off this balancing act.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
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Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 2 July 2025
Born into a family of acrobats, Niu has been honing her craft since the age of 7, according to Sports Illustrated.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 2 July 2025
Boat races, food trucks, vendors and cultural performances such as traditional Chinese arts, acrobats, dance, music and martial arts are all part of this annual festival.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
Not sure the Red Panda halftime acrobat can pull off this balancing act.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
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“Acrobat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrobat. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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acrobat
noun
ac·ro·bat
ˈak-rə-ˌbat
: a person (as a circus performer) who is very good at stunts like jumping, balancing, tumbling, and swinging from things
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