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acrobat

[ak-ruh-bat] / ˈæk rəˌbæt /


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The sport isn’t the same without Carlos Alcaraz, its sunny, electric, endlessly scampering 23-year-old acrobat from Spain.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

For three glorious seasons between 1983 and 1985, ‘80s kids also had the “Dungeons & Dragons” animated series with its two girl heroes: an acrobat and a thief with an invisibility cloak.

From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026

Kinski played Mignon, a mute acrobat and street performer, in the film.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026

Midway, an acrobat stood balanced on the shoulders of another who walked the entire length of the runway and back.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2024

“What kind of an acrobat do you think I am?” said Charlotte in disgust.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

The show — about a traveling circus — boasts an ensemble with as many acrobats as actors, all of whom must warm up prior to performing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

That word came up many times during the show’s first audition rounds as dancers, singers, magicians, acrobats and a contortionist took the stage.

From Salon ● May 31, 2025

Among the performers at the service were Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa, a Hindu Scottish pipe band, and musicians, acrobats and singers from the Masai Cultural Arts team.

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2025

Like acrobats, the crew scurried up the masts to the upper topgallant sails that rose nearly 200 feet above us.

From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2024

The right-hand page had an illustration on it, showing women in magnificent dresses, a fire-eater, acrobats, and a man who looked like a king.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke




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