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timeserver

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ˈtīm-ˌsər-vər

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a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions a classic timeserver, she switched her position on the war the instant it began losing public support

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chameleon

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Autumn moor grass has chameleon personalities, emerging early and offering evolving colors and textures as the seasons pass.

— Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026
The relaxed fit gives it a cool, chameleon-like quality that works for everything from city strolls to upscale dinners.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

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