often attributive
: a person engaged or experienced in warfare
broadly
: a person engaged in some struggle or conflict
poverty warriors
Synonyms
Examples of warrior in a Sentence
a proud and brave warrior
a program of tough training and discipline that turns untried civilians into warriors
Recent Examples on the Web
To play Asher’s deeply insecure, social justice warrior wife, Whitney, Fielder enlisted his friend Emma Stone.
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Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
The spin-off, derived from the immensely popular Sonic the Hedgehog movies and video games, delves into the adventures of Knuckles, the great echidna warrior.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 23 Apr. 2024
Foster had unveiled the matchups with great fanfare to his players earlier in the day, their headshots superimposed on those of warriors.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
That's enough time for Kora and farmer rebel Gunnar (Michiel Huisman) to heat up their simmering love and for the warriors to train the farmers for war − all while harvesting wheat fields for the Imperium.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth Unveil Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Details at CinemaCon
Hemsworth, 40, voices Orion Pax while Henry, 42, voices D-16, both bots on the planet Cybertron who are destined to become giant transformer warriors.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Paul Mescal to Play Young William Shakespeare in New Film from Oscar-Winning Nomadland Director
Wearing Roman warrior garb, Mescal takes on a menagerie of foes in various grand arenas.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The building’s exterior features a mural of two women warriors, painted by the artist Miss Chelove.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
In a world where anyone can be an armchair expert (or keyboard warrior), ideas are commodities.
—Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024
Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
The spin-off, derived from the immensely popular Sonic the Hedgehog movies and video games, delves into the adventures of Knuckles, the great echidna warrior.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 23 Apr. 2024
Foster had unveiled the matchups with great fanfare to his players earlier in the day, their headshots superimposed on those of warriors.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
That's enough time for Kora and farmer rebel Gunnar (Michiel Huisman) to heat up their simmering love and for the warriors to train the farmers for war − all while harvesting wheat fields for the Imperium.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth Unveil Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Details at CinemaCon
Hemsworth, 40, voices Orion Pax while Henry, 42, voices D-16, both bots on the planet Cybertron who are destined to become giant transformer warriors.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Paul Mescal to Play Young William Shakespeare in New Film from Oscar-Winning Nomadland Director
Wearing Roman warrior garb, Mescal takes on a menagerie of foes in various grand arenas.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The building’s exterior features a mural of two women warriors, painted by the artist Miss Chelove.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
In a world where anyone can be an armchair expert (or keyboard warrior), ideas are commodities.
—Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Warrior.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warrior. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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warrior
noun
war·rior
ˈwȯr-yər 
ˈwȯr-ē-ər,
ˈwär-ē-
: a person who is or has been in warfare
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