gladiator

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glad·i·a·tor | \ ˈgla-dē-ˌā-tər

Definition of gladiator

1 : a person engaged in a fight to the death as public entertainment for ancient Romans

2 : a person engaging in a public fight or controversy

3 : a trained fighter especially : a professional boxer

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the two punch-drunk gladiators stumbled to their corners

Recent Examples on the Web The primary signature logo is designed to evoke the shape of a gladiator’s mask, drawing inspiration from the warrior mentality that drives competitors like Mahomes. — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 31 Aug. 2021 In photos and videos, Entrekin could be seen wearing a gladiator costume that had the appearance of black leather. — Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2021 Washington's gladiator costars also LOL'd at the post. — Jolie Lash, EW.com, 15 July 2021 Ciara later opted for a more casual vibe in a millennial pink, Gucci jersey t-shirt dress, showing off her legs in some matching pink gladiator stilettos. — Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 3 July 2021 Holmes paired the dress with black gladiator sandals (it’s the 2010s, again!) and a white bag. — refinery29.com, 30 June 2021 Going back to 523 A.D., the year in which records indicate that the last gladiator show took place, spectators were never able to enter the hypogea. — Kristen Bateman, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 June 2021 His son, Titus, inaugurated the Colosseum with 100 days of games, which included mock naval battles, execution of animals, and gladiator combat. — Hada Messia, CNN, 25 June 2021 Director Taika Waititi stood beside Hemsworth in the grayscale snap, dressed in full gladiator garb as his character, Korg. — Katie Campione, PEOPLE.com, 1 June 2021

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