as in opportunist
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions
at the summer resort he acquired a reputation as a social chameleon—someone who could be whatever his hosts wanted him to be
Synonyms & Similar 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 chameleon
Beyond the music, expect a visual feast; Doja Cat is a true style chameleon, consistently serving up conversation-starting looks, with her latest Met Gala fit being a prime example.
—
Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This triggers the chameleon effect, unconscious bonding through similarity.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The fielding chameleon charged a grounder off Ronald Acuña Jr.’s bat, barehanded it, and fired all the way across the diamond to first to beat his speedy countryman.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
The work was specifically composed for Flores in 2018, taking unabashed advantage of not just the trumpeter’s lyricism but his gatling-gun articulation, unflappable stamina and chameleon flexibility.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for chameleon
Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This triggers the chameleon effect, unconscious bonding through similarity.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The fielding chameleon charged a grounder off Ronald Acuña Jr.’s bat, barehanded it, and fired all the way across the diamond to first to beat his speedy countryman.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
The work was specifically composed for Flores in 2018, taking unabashed advantage of not just the trumpeter’s lyricism but his gatling-gun articulation, unflappable stamina and chameleon flexibility.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for chameleon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chameleon
Noun
-
The mayor’s supporters in turn have accused the critics, including Republican Councilor Shamar Mahon, of being obstructionists and political opportunists.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
-
There have been the opportunists, of course, like Spinal Tap.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2025
Noun
-
When the Museum of Old Newbury purchased the weathercock from the First Religious Society of Newburyport in 2018, the presumption was the vane was made by either Shem Drowne or his son Thomas.—
Maysoon Khan,
BostonGlobe.com,
1 Aug. 2019
-
When a new meeting house was erected on Pleasant Street in 1801, the weathercock went with it.—
Maysoon Khan,
BostonGlobe.com,
1 Aug. 2019
Noun
-
The incredible journey for Red Panda started more than 50 years ago when she was born into a family of acrobats in China.—
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
Cite this Entry
“Chameleon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chameleon. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share