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turner

noun

ˈtər-nər

Definition of turner

as in gymnast

one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus in the days before physical fitness became part of the mainstream, turners in athletic clubs were often regarded as social oddities

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Recent Examples of turner But while the headline figure of peak speed is a head-turner, the more important goal is high sustained speed. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026 An ambitious new supertall skyscraper is planned for New York City – and this one's a real head-turner. — Adam Williams april 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026 Hers is a dark, dark mind that weaves deceptively simple tales into terrifying psychological page turners like The Housemaid. — E.l. James, Time, 15 Apr. 2026 Dharod was credited with dreaming up a head-turner that made headlines. — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turner

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gymnast

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The 23-time All-American won her second and third individual NCAA titles, on bars last year and floor this year, and won the AAI Award, which goes to the top senior gymnast in the nation.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Fans of Biles can expect to see plenty of the gymnast on the sidelines at Lucas Oil this season — and likely sporting custom clothing inspired by Owens.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of gymnast

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