as in opportunist
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions
at the summer resort he acquired a reputation as a social chameleon—someone who could be whatever his hosts wanted him to be
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Recent Examples of chameleon
Her aesthetic showcases the luxe sheets act as a chameleon to be dressed down in a kid's space or elevated in a primary bedroom.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
Known as something of a walking Letterboxd — with that same chameleon look Ricci has — Thatcher oozes with affection for the Ricci-starring films that have shaped her love of the craft.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
Each round is based on a single word from a category card determined by a dice roll, but while everyone else knows the word, the chameleon has to bluff their way through.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 28 Mar. 2025
This outfit highlights how the artist is one of the most interesting fashion chameleons in the music industry currently.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
Known as something of a walking Letterboxd — with that same chameleon look Ricci has — Thatcher oozes with affection for the Ricci-starring films that have shaped her love of the craft.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
Each round is based on a single word from a category card determined by a dice roll, but while everyone else knows the word, the chameleon has to bluff their way through.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 28 Mar. 2025
This outfit highlights how the artist is one of the most interesting fashion chameleons in the music industry currently.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chameleon
Noun
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While the Tron community sees him as a visionary, his detractors see him as an opportunist who thrives on hype, said Gareth Rhodes, managing director at advisory firm Pacific Street.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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With the deadline for New York’s Gender-Motivated Violence Act expiring tomorrow, opportunists are scrambling to file last-minute, meritless claims.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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.—
Maysoon Khan,
BostonGlobe.com,
1 Aug. 2019
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When a new meeting house was erected on Pleasant Street in 1801, the weathercock went with it.—
Maysoon Khan,
BostonGlobe.com,
1 Aug. 2019
Noun
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The two-hour performance features artists, aerialists, acrobats, comedians and daredevils.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Bricker pursued her own accomplishments as an acrobat and aerialist, including touring as a featured act on Britney Spears' World Tour and a selection into the Gallery of Legends Hall of Fame by the World Acrobatic Society.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Chameleon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chameleon. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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