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chameleonic

American  
[kuh-mee-lee-ahn-ik] / kəˌmi liˈɑn ɪk /

adjective

  1. tending to readily change, in appearance, beliefs, or behavior.


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But she now embraces her turn as the machine’s biggest sellout — whether it’s a true change of heart or a chameleonic self-serving measure as critics maintain remains to be seen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

The actor is Jack Holden, whose astonishing, chameleonic performance powers the drama, which he co-wrote with Ed Stambollouian, who also directs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

And this is among Kidman’s finest and most chameleonic work, expertly dramatizing both a woman in disarray and the circumstances that got her there.

From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2024

However, Bowie's chameleonic musical approach is a much bigger influence, as "Man's a Wolf to Man" is bold and diverse.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2023

Maddox displayed its chameleonic ability to match different backgrounds.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

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