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contortionist

noun

Definition of contortionist

as in gymnast

a performer who twists his or her body into unusual positions The circus included a contortionist who could put both feet behind her head.

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Recent Examples of contortionist Both are situated in a stunning al fresco dining hall that hosts roving performers like contortionists and acrobats throughout dinner service. — Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025 Entertainment includes tattoo contests, sideshow artists that include contortionists, magicians and burlesque. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 May 2026 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 They’ve been exhibited at some of the world’s most prominent museums and enliven Española Way in Miami Beach, where his hanging aluminum contortionists marked the 20th anniversary of Art Basel in 2022. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for contortionist

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gymnast

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Katelyn Ohashi, the beloved gymnast known for her viral NCAA routines, has made a surprising return to elite gymnastics after a 13-year hiatus.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles also had a lower blepharoplasty, along with a breast augmentation and earlobe surgery.

— Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026

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