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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
Skilled acrobats and aerialists are required to act.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
Among the night’s most impressive acts was Acro Crew, a group made up primarily of young acrobats and several talented dogs.
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Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
His encounters include an apparently mute teen acrobat played by Kinski, who appears topless in a scene.
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ABC News,
3 June 2026
These migratory aerial acrobats need a lot of energy to beat their tiny wings so fast.
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Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
Among the night’s most impressive acts was Acro Crew, a group made up primarily of young acrobats and several talented dogs.
—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
His encounters include an apparently mute teen acrobat played by Kinski, who appears topless in a scene.
—
ABC News,
3 June 2026
These migratory aerial acrobats need a lot of energy to beat their tiny wings so fast.
—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrobat
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Katelyn Ohashi, the beloved gymnast known for her viral NCAA routines, has made a surprising return to elite gymnastics after a 13-year hiatus.
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Olympic gymnast Simone Biles also had a lower blepharoplasty, along with a breast augmentation and earlobe surgery.
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With a chameleon-like ability to look either classic or modern, white quartz countertops fit in a wide variety of kitchens and baths.
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And Banana Republic’s empire-waist maxidress is a wardrobe chameleon.
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“Acrobat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrobat. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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