Synonyms of trimmer

trimmer

noun

ˈtri-mər 

1

as in chameleon

a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions

gradually fading in the primaries, the former front-runner watched helplessly as the trimmers rushed to embrace the party's newest rising star

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chameleon
• weathercock
• timeserver
• acrobat
• opportunist
• plotter
• temporizer
• chancer
• egotist
• machinator
• egoist
• schemer
• self-seeker
• conniver

2

as in winner

one that defeats an enemy or opponent

last year's winner of the tournament unexpectedly got trimmed in the first round, and the trimmer was a young player that no one had ever heard of

Synonyms & Similar Words

• winner
• whipper
• conqueror
• beater
• master
• vanquisher
• victor
• champion
• subduer
• ruler
• champ
• placer
• finalist
• dominator
• top dog
• subjugator
• overdog

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loser
• washout
• flop
• failure
• punching bag
• pushover
• quitter
• underdog

Examples of trimmer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Avoid mechanical damage from lawnmowers and grass trimmers as much as possible. —Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2024

Chardonnay Willamette Valley Oregon Founded by Chris Hermann and his wife Kathryn, Double Zero pays homage to Chris’s father Richard who emigrated to America and first worked as a tree trimmer in New Jersey. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2024

Meanwhile, the neck fan is about as high-tech as a microwave or a beard trimmer. —Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2024

While scissors can be used, a wick trimmer's design allows for better access to tricky areas, resulting in a cleaner cut. —Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 27 July 2024