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Recent Examples of sportswoman
The movie’s silence is so loaded with the anxiety, obstinance, inchoate anger and desire for anonymity of the traumatized teenage sportswoman that the constant thwack of her racquet hitting the ball cuts through the tension like violent shocks.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
Others expressed concern that the fit will sexualize sportswomen, given the uniforms' lack of coverage.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 15 Apr. 2024
In and amongst other top-notch sporting talents: the inimitable Serena Williams, who took time out to share some wit and wisdom with Vogue in her hotel room, starting with her number-one piece of advice for the next generation of sportswomen.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2024
Vera was an active sportswoman and equestrian who ran in aristocratic circles, becoming a valuable associate of Chanel’s.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
Others expressed concern that the fit will sexualize sportswomen, given the uniforms' lack of coverage.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 15 Apr. 2024
In and amongst other top-notch sporting talents: the inimitable Serena Williams, who took time out to share some wit and wisdom with Vogue in her hotel room, starting with her number-one piece of advice for the next generation of sportswomen.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2024
Vera was an active sportswoman and equestrian who ran in aristocratic circles, becoming a valuable associate of Chanel’s.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportswoman
Noun
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In addition to being personally invested in keeping populations healthy, sportsmen and women contribute vast sums of money for habitat conservation.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2025
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The truth is that sportsmen have long been a primary funding source for wildlife and habitat conservation—not just game species but hundreds of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Research on nearly 500,000 Wikipedia users reveals three rabbit hole types: hunters, busybodies and dancers.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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For airfare deal hunters, that means new opportunities to travel somewhere for cheap.—
Nerdwallet,
Hartford Courant,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Located in a panoramic point of Villa d’Este, the Grotto of Diana, the goddess huntress symbolizing virtue, is a cruciform plan nymphaeum located in the Cardinal’s Walk and was built between 1570 and 1572 by Paolo Calandrino.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Based on the best-selling comic book series, the fantasy follows barbarian huntress Red Sonja, who must unite a group of unlikely warriors to face off against the evil tyrant Emperor Draygan and his deadly bride, Dark Annisia.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Sportswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportswoman. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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