as in chameleon
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions
when the winds suddenly shifted on social values, the weathercocks wasted no time in proclaiming their newfound passion for conservatism
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Recent Examples of weathercock
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weathercock
chameleon
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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,
23 May 2025
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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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“Weathercock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weathercock. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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