Thesaurus results for AERIALIST

aerialist

noun

Definition of aerialist

as in contortionist

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of aerialist The movie’s narrative [spoilers ahead] revolves around the lovely circus aerialist Cleopatra, who romantically pursues little person Hans, a performer in the sideshow. — JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025 Each winter, the atmosphere is at its peak during the FIS World Cup, when the world’s top mogul skiers and aerialists compete on the slopes. — AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025 So, what the audience will see are the rare peril of circus artists who can juggle, dance and perform as an aerialist and trapeze. — Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025 There will be live music; aerialist shows; art and nature crafts; a beer and mead garden (proceeds benefit Denver Urban Gardens); and a vendor village of local makers selling honey, botanicals and handmade goods. — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aerialist

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aerialist

contortionist

Noun

Samara was also played by Kelly Stables and contortionist Bonnie Morgan, who famously climbed out of a TV in one of the most iconic scenes of the horror genre.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 June 2026
Entertainment includes tattoo contests, sideshow artists that include contortionists, magicians and burlesque.

— Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 May 2026

Definition of contortionist

Browse Nearby Words

aerial

aerialist

aerialists

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Aerialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aerialist. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of aerialist

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on aerialist

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

effulgence

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 10

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes