equilibrist

noun

Definition of equilibristnext
as in contortionist

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  1. contortionist
  2. gymnast
  3. turner
  4. tumbler
Noun
  • During the restaurant’s inaugural Sky Lake show, expect to see ballet and contemporary dancers, contortionists, acrobats, musicians, circus and other artists perform around the venue between courses.
    Natasha Amar, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
  • One doll is a contortionist, while another is an animal tamer.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of contortionist
Noun
  • So what else could the the #1 gymnast in the nation possibly accomplish?
    Kasey Nelson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Graziadei and Johnson were competing against Olympian rugby player Ilona Maher and pro Alan Bersten; Super Bowl champion Danny Amendola partnered with dancer Witney Carson; Olympian gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik and pro Rylee Arnold; and actor Chandler Kinney with dancer Brandon Armstrong.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of gymnast
Noun
  • As the godson of the legendary Tina turner, Gary also enjoys singing and dancing.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
  • The poll was a head turner as the state had been considered a safe Trump stronghold.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of turner
Noun
  • There are Walmart rollbacks on pretty much everything, including furniture from The Pioneer Woman, top-selling Apple MacBooks, RTIC tumblers, Beautiful by Drew Barrymore cookware and more.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Yeti Rambler 26-oz Bottle $45 $40 at Amazon Get an early start on those 2025 goals of drinking more water with this popular Yeti tumbler.
    Madison Yauger, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of tumbler
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