as in chameleon
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions a classic timeserver, she switched her position on the war the instant it began losing public support

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chameleon
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  • Beyond the music, expect a visual feast; Doja Cat is a true style chameleon, consistently serving up conversation-starting looks, with her latest Met Gala fit being a prime example.
    Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • This triggers the chameleon effect, unconscious bonding through similarity.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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“Timeserver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timeserver. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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