chameleon
noun
any of numerous Old World lizards of the family Chamaeleontidae, characterized by the ability to change the color of their skin, very slow locomotion, and a projectile tongue.
chameleonlike
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a word derived from
chameleon.
Example Sentences
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Not only is it economical and convenient, it’s also mild and adaptable, a chameleonlike ingredient that blends in wherever you use it.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 14, 2024
The setup is basically “Brideshead Revisited” by way of “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” though Keoghan’s unsubtly creepazoid performance is reptilian without being remotely chameleonlike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2023
These identities aren’t fixed: A neutrino of one type can change into another, chameleonlike, as it zips along at near–light-speed.
From Science Magazine ● Sep. 28, 2022
Wong's revue showcased her chameleonlike powers to transform herself.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2022
And, chameleonlike, she took on the color of her gay surroundings.
From Superwomen by Albert Payson Terhune
