acrobatics

[ak-ruh-bat-iks] / ˌæk rəˈbæt ɪks /

NOUN

athletic floor exercises

Synonyms

STRONG

balancing feats gymnastics somersaults stunts tumbling

Example Sentences

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France's air force acrobatics team staged a flyover of the Statue of Liberty on Tuesday, part of commemorations for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Russell is heard to ask, and is told that such acrobatics are not in that plane’s repertoire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The Awakening at Wynn Las Vegas — There’s dancing, illusions, puppetry and acrobatics on full display in “The Awakening,” a visually striking production at Wynn Las Vegas.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

The acrobatics continued with Slovenian musician Klemen, who was suspended upside down during his ballad How Much Time Do We Have Left?

From BBC • May 13, 2025

Link and Marty were doing like acrobatics in the entryway, fighting invisible demons.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson