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as in chameleon
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions
gradually fading in the primaries, the former front-runner watched helplessly as the trimmers rushed to embrace the party's newest rising star
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as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
last year's winner of the tournament unexpectedly got trimmed in the first round, and the trimmer was a young player that no one had ever heard of
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Recent Examples of trimmer
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Special nail trimmers will help you to keep them trim without cutting the quick, which can be painful.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Wick trimmers, snuffers, and nice matches are always welcome in a candle lover;s household.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 10 Oct. 2024
So out came the trimmers, and Wambach never looked back.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Special nail trimmers will help you to keep them trim without cutting the quick, which can be painful.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Wick trimmers, snuffers, and nice matches are always welcome in a candle lover;s household.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 10 Oct. 2024
So out came the trimmers, and Wambach never looked back.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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This unexpected paint application is a total chameleon.Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Impact is the chameleon of corporate speak—a word that changes color to match its surroundings while revealing nothing about its true nature.Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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In between the performances, the special included behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the Grammy winner.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles Previous winners went on to complete internships at international luxury brands including Alexander McQueen, Altuzarra, Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, Narciso Rodriguez, Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler and Thom Browne.Patty Huntington, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the Eastern Conference, Inter Miami’s conquerors Atlanta United were knocked out by Orlando City, who take on the victors of the New York derby, New York Red Bulls, on Sunday for a place in the MLS Cup final.Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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At this same time, Nima goes on a little parade around New Eden like a conqueror surveying their new land.Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2024
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The 12-speed mixer boasts 500 watts of power and comes with a bunch of useful accessories, including a flat beater, pouring shield, dough hook, stainless steel bowl and a whisk.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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Like the Artisan and Deluxe series listed below, this one has a functional tilt-head design and comes with the three standard mixer attachments: a wire whisk, a flat beater, and a dough hook.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Trimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmer. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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