Meaning & use
Chameleon
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A small lizard known for its ability to change the color of its skin, and, figuratively, a person who readily adapts their behavior or opinions to suit different situations.
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The chameleon changed color to blend in with the leaves around it.
As a diplomat, she was a political chameleon, adjusting her rhetoric for every audience.
A note on using this word
Chameleons change color mainly for communication and temperature regulation, not primarily for camouflage, contrary to popular belief.
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shape-shifter
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