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one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus
the years of training required to become a champion gymnast
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Recent Examples of gymnast
For another appearance on Saturday, the gymnast wore a white crop-top with short cap sleeves.
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Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 17 May 2025
The 24-year-old gymnast appeared on the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue cover and reflected on her achievement while chatting with PEOPLE.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 May 2025
Other major figures gracing the cover this year include former LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne (or Livvy Dunne, as some TikTok users may know her), Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and model Lauren Chan, who made her mark as a rookie SI model in 2023.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 13 May 2025
With their selections, the two gymnasts mark the first from their sport to act as cover stars for the publication since its founding in 1964.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 17 May 2025
The 24-year-old gymnast appeared on the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue cover and reflected on her achievement while chatting with PEOPLE.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 May 2025
Other major figures gracing the cover this year include former LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne (or Livvy Dunne, as some TikTok users may know her), Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and model Lauren Chan, who made her mark as a rookie SI model in 2023.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 13 May 2025
With their selections, the two gymnasts mark the first from their sport to act as cover stars for the publication since its founding in 1964.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymnast
Noun
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There's a handy remote control page turner, scroller, and clicker device on sale for just $7, which at that price, is worth grabbing just for fun!—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps that’s good for a stage production, which needs the sharp contrast a page turner can finesse.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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But then, Nike came out with that magical claim supporting the 90% of us exercisers who buy Nike products.—
Peter Georgescu,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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How gyms and trainers are catering to a new group of exercisers March 13, 2025 Lagree now has four of his own studios in L.A., in West Hollywood, Brentwood, Studio City and Santa Monica, and one in Miami.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Gymnast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymnast. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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