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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  • The relaxed fit gives it a cool, chameleon-like quality that works for everything from city strolls to upscale dinners.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to the outbreak associated with jalapeños, there is one linked to eggs, and several tied to animals including backyard chickens and chameleons.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
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“Timeserver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timeserver. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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