acrobatic
adjective
ac·ro·bat·ic
ˌa-krə-ˈba-tik 
: relating to or suggestive of an acrobat or acrobatics
Over at Jump City: Seattle, however, it's the contestants themselves who are whizzing overhead as they perform gravity-defying acrobatic tricks straight out of "The Matrix."—
Joseph Hudak
: performed with leaps, body contortions, or other maneuvers requiring the great athleticism of an acrobat
Joseph HudakIn the final seconds of the third quarter, Amari Cooper made an acrobatic catch while staying in bounds.—Zach Braziller
Zach Braziller
acrobatically
adverb
Reed reached back and acrobatically hauled in the pass.
—Ethan Cadeaux
Ethan Cadeaux
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Now, Corder and her acrobatic pet have become an unexpected internet sensation, delighting fans worldwide with their gravity-defying spins and unmistakable flair.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 12 July 2025
Rishabh Pant was the acrobatic star of the show with two hundreds in his own inimitable style, punctuated with a new air of responsibility and raucous windmill hitting.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Mess Fest, which is included with regular science center admission, also includes an acrobatic show by WeFlip, Messy Earth StoryTime and appearances by local artists familiar with messy circumstances.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
After that acrobatic stunt on the pole, Reinhart was later seen with forward Evan Rodrigues pouring shots down people’s throats and even handing out full bottles.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 12 July 2025
Rishabh Pant was the acrobatic star of the show with two hundreds in his own inimitable style, punctuated with a new air of responsibility and raucous windmill hitting.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Mess Fest, which is included with regular science center admission, also includes an acrobatic show by WeFlip, Messy Earth StoryTime and appearances by local artists familiar with messy circumstances.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
After that acrobatic stunt on the pole, Reinhart was later seen with forward Evan Rodrigues pouring shots down people’s throats and even handing out full bottles.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
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“Acrobatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrobatic. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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