Examples of swordsmanship in a Sentence
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The faire in Larkspur is a popular attraction featuring food, swordsmanship, fire-breathing, dancing, over 200 artisans and more.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
After an acrobatic display of swordsmanship, including ducks, cartwheels, and the odd MMA-style roundhouse kick, Tristan thrusts his sword deep into the evil tree trunk.
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Nat Segnit,
Harpers Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
Nevertheless, Russell Crowe showing off his swordsmanship in a coliseum is a little more important than facts.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Dec. 2025
The trailer showcases tons of undead violence, dismembered limbs and the official Marvel debut of Blade Knight, a Moon Knight and Blade variant who slices up an undead Ghost from the Thunderbolts in a flashy display of swordsmanship.
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Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
The feature includes a memorable whirling montage of Stamp, who was naturally left-handed, showing off his swordsmanship to woo Christie on a hillside.
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Rhett Bartlett,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Aug. 2025
Hard work could never compete with a steam engine in pulling a train; decades of training in swordsmanship could never compete with a revolver.
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Radu Magdin,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
The 43rd annual Italian Family Festa, being held Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27, at History Park in San Jose, will feature grape stomping, pizza dough tossing, live music, bocce, a cultural zone, a Roman encampment, Italian swordsmanship demos … and plenty of food, wine and beer.
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Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
24 July 2025
The scene went viral—and not just because of the character's swordsmanship.
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Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
3 July 2024
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
After an acrobatic display of swordsmanship, including ducks, cartwheels, and the odd MMA-style roundhouse kick, Tristan thrusts his sword deep into the evil tree trunk.
—
Nat Segnit,
Harpers Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
Nevertheless, Russell Crowe showing off his swordsmanship in a coliseum is a little more important than facts.
—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Dec. 2025
The trailer showcases tons of undead violence, dismembered limbs and the official Marvel debut of Blade Knight, a Moon Knight and Blade variant who slices up an undead Ghost from the Thunderbolts in a flashy display of swordsmanship.
—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
The feature includes a memorable whirling montage of Stamp, who was naturally left-handed, showing off his swordsmanship to woo Christie on a hillside.
—
Rhett Bartlett,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Aug. 2025
Hard work could never compete with a steam engine in pulling a train; decades of training in swordsmanship could never compete with a revolver.
—
Radu Magdin,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
The 43rd annual Italian Family Festa, being held Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27, at History Park in San Jose, will feature grape stomping, pizza dough tossing, live music, bocce, a cultural zone, a Roman encampment, Italian swordsmanship demos … and plenty of food, wine and beer.
—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
24 July 2025
The scene went viral—and not just because of the character's swordsmanship.
—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
3 July 2024
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“Swordsmanship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swordsmanship. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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swordsmanship
noun
swords·man·ship
ˈsō(ə)rdz-mən-ˌship 
ˈsȯ(ə)rdz-
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