Definition of timeservernext
as in chameleon
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions a classic timeserver, she switched her position on the war the instant it began losing public support

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chameleon
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  • Comfortable, classy, and a true closet chameleon, Mary Jane flats are a hero item on any summer shoe rack.
    Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
  • Known to be somewhat of a fashion chameleon, Brewster worked in different fashion fields and regions including Paris, London, Los Angeles and New York at different stages of his life, before settling in Dubai.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
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“Timeserver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timeserver. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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