acrobat

noun

ˈa-krə-ˌbat How to pronounce acrobat (audio)
Definition of acrobatnext
1
as in gymnast
one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus a child who is a natural acrobat with a superb sense of balance

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as in chameleon
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions a political acrobat whose opinion on any issue is whatever will get the most votes

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Recent Examples of acrobat Drones and water choreography, acrobats, and a floating pianist paired with over-the-top performances by Leona Lewis and opera singer Joseph Calleja transformed the night into a spectacle. — Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 The Zoo will offer special entertainment programming such as concerts, dance competitions, trampoline shows, parades featuring life-size animal puppets and acrobats and interactive presentations on animals from around the world. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026 Kinski played Mignon, a mute acrobat and street performer, in the film. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 Skilled acrobats and aerialists are required to act. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for acrobat
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  1. gymnast
  2. chameleon
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  • During the family outing at the Commonwealth Games, the royals met gymnasts Abigail and Emily Roper and shared where George, Charlotte and Louis stack up in the sport.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Just over four years ago in May 2022, 10-year-old Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Sasha Paskal and her mother, Maria, were enjoying some time together in the scenic seaside village of Zatoka in the Odesa region of southwestern Ukraine.
    — Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of gymnast
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  • As far as salmonella infections from pets, the CDC recommends that children under age 5 not have contact with chameleons.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The chameleon effect research suggests that matching someone's general register builds rapport in ways that feel natural rather than performed.
    — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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