chameleon

noun

kə-ˈmēl-yən How to pronounce chameleon (audio)
Definition of chameleonnext
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 There are snakes and frogs, turtles and fish, even a chameleon. — Bo Evans, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 Chapter 2 portrayed Alejandro’s transition into life as a famous Latin music star navigating the pressures, routines and chameleon-like shifts of a successful career. — Cata Balzano, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 Beyoncé is embracing the changing seasons with a nostalgic hair chameleon moment. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026 Autumn moor grass has chameleon personalities, emerging early and offering evolving colors and textures as the seasons pass. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chameleon
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  1. opportunist
  2. weathercock
  3. acrobat
Noun
  • Those types of responses have riled her critics, who have portrayed her as indecisive at best, and an opportunist at worst.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But instead of celebrating that success, Andi is worried she’ll be seen as an opportunist rather than a legitimate co-author.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of opportunist
Noun
  • 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
Definition of weathercock
Noun
  • His delight in working with actors, fencers, acrobats, musicians and our creative team is infectious, and there is such pleasure in hearing his delicious language come alive and discovering what his world can become on stage.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Sometimes, these genetic acrobats would jump into the middle of a purple pigment gene and interfere with its function, producing a speckled cell.
    — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of acrobat

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