aerialist

noun

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as in contortionist

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Recent Examples of aerialist The movie’s narrative [spoilers ahead] revolves around the lovely circus aerialist Cleopatra, who romantically pursues little person Hans, a performer in the sideshow. — JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025 The first three weeks saw an 8-year-old aerialist, a 74-year-old comedian, a laser-performing duo from Vietnam and a Las Vegas magician who hung from the ceiling in a straitjacket. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026 There will be live music; aerialist shows; art and nature crafts; a beer and mead garden (proceeds benefit Denver Urban Gardens); and a vendor village of local makers selling honey, botanicals and handmade goods. — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025 Other television and magazine projects had Plimpton competing in tennis and bridge; performing stand-up comedy; acting in a Western; playing with the New York Philharmonic; and attempting to be an aerialist with the circus. — Stephen Siff, The Conversation, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aerialist
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contortionist
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  • Samara was also played by Kelly Stables and contortionist Bonnie Morgan, who famously climbed out of a TV in one of the most iconic scenes of the horror genre.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 June 2026
  • Entertainment includes tattoo contests, sideshow artists that include contortionists, magicians and burlesque.
    — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 May 2026
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