contortionist

Example Sentences

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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

Now, thanks to social media, he has begun to establish himself as a professional contortionist and is training others to do the same.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2023

The moral contortionist act — replete with that craven allusion, without credit, to Martin Luther King, Jr. — would have almost been impressive if it weren’t so utterly depraved.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2022

In addition to Clayton, in January 2021 they lost Sophie, the transformative producer who taught them how to piece together glitchy, contortionist pop.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2022

The contortionist does not often visit solely for the sake of visiting.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern