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chameleon

noun

kə-ˈmēl-yən

Definition of chameleon

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 Carrée is my favorite Santos, a cuspy chameleon that, depending on styling, can give off last days of disco or Bret Easton Ellis protagonist. — Adam Erace, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 There are snakes and frogs, turtles and fish, even a chameleon. — Bo Evans, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 Chapter 2 portrayed Alejandro’s transition into life as a famous Latin music star navigating the pressures, routines and chameleon-like shifts of a successful career. — Cata Balzano, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 Beyoncé is embracing the changing seasons with a nostalgic hair chameleon moment. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chameleon

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In contrast to the gorgeous monochrome visuals, this is a land that stinks of complicity and delusion — of opportunists desperate to scramble onto the right side of history.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
As a result, critics have likened Achilles to a carpetbagger, and called him a political opportunist who failed to fulfill his commitment to voters.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026

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His delight in working with actors, fencers, acrobats, musicians and our creative team is infectious, and there is such pleasure in hearing his delicious language come alive and discovering what his world can become on stage.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
Sometimes, these genetic acrobats would jump into the middle of a purple pigment gene and interfere with its function, producing a speckled cell.

— Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

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