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as in chameleon
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions
the kind of temporizer who determines his position on a political issue by taking a look at the polls
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as in machinator
one who does things only for his own benefit and with little regard for right and wrong
a lifelong temporizer, he was for the war as long as it was popular and against it the minute the tide of public opinion went the other way
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Noun
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The Cotton On Haven Multi-tiered Maxi Skirt is a total chameleon: pair it with sneakers and a tee to roam through farmers markets, layer it over your swimsuit with a straw hat for a pool day, or dress it up with wedges for a wine tasting in Napa.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
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Buy Now on Saks Fifth Avenue: $125 17 Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land Eau de Parfum Photo : Byredo Rose is a chameleon in perfumery, and a terrific floral note that more men should consider.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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Hall, a 33-year-old former MVP who’d spent 1 1/2 seasons of his dwindling prime killing time on an NHL bottom-feeder, did in May exactly what Carolina acquired him to do back in January.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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And a lot of them are like the rig shark — smaller bottom-feeders, eaten by larger sharks and humans alike.—
Julie Depenbrock,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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He has been shown, as countless others have been, that to a political opportunist, no friend is indispensable and nothing is safe.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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For example, we’ve been approached by opportunists offering to file simple forms that require no negotiation — for a 10% cut.—
Robert Kaplan,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
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One of them estimated the shark was about 10 feet long.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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The shark gnawed on his surfboard, but Heller was unharmed.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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“Temporizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporizer. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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