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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
Bounding the action are two historical events: the acrobat Philippe Petit’s walk across a tightrope strung between the Twin Towers, in 1974, and the fall of the towers on September 11, 2001.
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Set in 1925, the story involves identical twins Dulcinea (who is Hastings’ wife) and Bella, a married acrobat who has disappeared while hat-shopping in London’s Mayfair district.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
For the past ten years, the room has filled with fans of Cirque’s unique mix of acrobats, tumblers, strong men and trapeze artists along with the central characters of the Joya story.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The two-hour performance features artists, aerialists, acrobats, comedians and daredevils.
—Michele Cardon, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Set in 1925, the story involves identical twins Dulcinea (who is Hastings’ wife) and Bella, a married acrobat who has disappeared while hat-shopping in London’s Mayfair district.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
For the past ten years, the room has filled with fans of Cirque’s unique mix of acrobats, tumblers, strong men and trapeze artists along with the central characters of the Joya story.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The two-hour performance features artists, aerialists, acrobats, comedians and daredevils.
—Michele Cardon, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrobat
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Clearly not letting rejection get in her way, the former LSU gymnast poked fun at the situation, referencing the legendary MLB star in her caption.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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Named after German gymnast Elisabeth Seitz, the skill adds an extra twist to the skill typically competed by elite gymnasts.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Because Bowie was that total genius chameleon who blended everything so well.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Much like the trailblazers who came before (think: Grace Jones, Missy Elliott, Lil’ Kim, Donna Summer, etc.), the muses of today use visual language as a tool for self exploration, rebellion, and a way to honor one’s inner chameleon.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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“Acrobat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrobat. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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