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
The former labor-rights lawyer and activist is a political chameleon who has lurched from being a U.S.-skeptic, China-friendly progressive to a pragmatic moderate on the campaign trail, lavishing praise on U.S. President Donald Trump in an exclusive interview with TIME.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 June 2025
Feliz played Samantha Reed, who has been trained by her father to be a weapons expert, skilled martial artist and true chameleon all while hiding a mysterious past.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
Plus, this top is the ultimate clothing chameleon: Pair it with casual shorts and sneakers, wear it with a skirt and heeled sandals, or toss it over your swimsuit as a classy cover-up.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
The comedy chameleon also shared some particularly happy news during his visit to his former Dreamgirls costar.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 31 May 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 June 2025
Feliz played Samantha Reed, who has been trained by her father to be a weapons expert, skilled martial artist and true chameleon all while hiding a mysterious past.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
Plus, this top is the ultimate clothing chameleon: Pair it with casual shorts and sneakers, wear it with a skirt and heeled sandals, or toss it over your swimsuit as a classy cover-up.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
The comedy chameleon also shared some particularly happy news during his visit to his former Dreamgirls costar.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chameleon
Noun
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Flaunting extravagant watches and other personal items or cash will attract thieves and opportunists.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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With dreams of finally striking it rich, the duo plunges headfirst into a cutthroat race against rival fortune-seekers, opportunists and underworld figures.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
Noun
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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
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When a new meeting house was erected on Pleasant Street in 1801, the weathercock went with it.—
Maysoon Khan,
BostonGlobe.com,
1 Aug. 2019
Noun
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Boat races, food trucks, vendors and cultural performances such as traditional Chinese arts, acrobats, dance, music and martial arts are all part of this annual festival.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
27 June 2025
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Not sure the Red Panda halftime acrobat can pull off this balancing act.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 May 2025
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“Chameleon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chameleon. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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