Thesaurus results for HUNTER

hunter

noun

ˈhən-tər

Definition of hunter

as in archer

a person who hunts game hunters must have a license to shoot deer

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Recent Examples of hunter Sometimes the harvest moon shines in October, pushing the hunter’s moon to November, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Two hunters lost in a northeastern Minnesota forest were rescued Monday night with the help of ATV-riding deputies and a drone. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 Its light also allowed the hunters to pursue their quarry long into the night, per the Old Farmer's Almanac. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026 The hunters are only half the problem though, as King was savvy enough to know that audiences are just as complicit as the producers. — L.m. Chilton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunter

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Noun

My editor at Vulture has informed me that this is the name of the mysterious archer who iced Criston from across that field.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026
At times, Richie can be defiant and at other times respectful, depending on the circumstances, deepening his innate affinity with the archer.

— Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of archer

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Its eight legs span some 28 cm (11 inches), a measurement just barely bested by our next spider, the giant huntsman.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of huntsman

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Master falconer Rebecca Rosen introduces the concept of eco-friendly pest control while hawks, falcons and owls swoop and call overhead.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 5 June 2026
His campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear, now a top adviser at the nation's health department, said roadkill was how Kennedy, a longtime falconer, fed his birds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 May 2026

Definition of falconer

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