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Recent Examples of sportsman
Alcaraz was named world sportsman of the year at the gala.
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ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The Russian sportsman, 30, experienced his first loss of a tour-level match without winning a game during the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday, April 8.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Idaho adults pay about $145 for a sportsman’s package that includes fishing and hunting licenses and a variety of tags for species including deer, elk, bear, mountain lion and wolf.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
The wolf is a trophy of which any sportsman can be proud.
—Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The Russian sportsman, 30, experienced his first loss of a tour-level match without winning a game during the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday, April 8.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Idaho adults pay about $145 for a sportsman’s package that includes fishing and hunting licenses and a variety of tags for species including deer, elk, bear, mountain lion and wolf.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
The wolf is a trophy of which any sportsman can be proud.
—Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportsman
Noun
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Why The Peregrine Falcon Dives So Fast Peregrines are bird hunters.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Set in the lush forests and fields of northeastern France, this excitingly offbeat first feature from Sarah Arnold depicts a gory factional war between hunters and farmers, haves and have-nots, with one depressed fish-out-of-water gendarme caught in the middle.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Few manage to design and book high-end active trips with more finesse than the Canadian, herself an avid sportswoman.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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The sportswoman has filed a police report with Metro’s Summerlin Area Command, according to the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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An unconventional friendship with the rebellious, daring huntress Sely supports her journey to self-realisation and acceptance.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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The ballet, about the romance between a regal huntress and a simple shepherd in ancient Greece, features Léo Delibes’ memorable score.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed amongst the stars, securing his place in heroic tales for all time.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2026
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Though who’s the better huntsman may never be known, the two have specialized in tracking down quarterbacks and running backs for the Cavs.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Sportsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportsman. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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