torero
noun
to·re·ro
tə-ˈrer-(ˌ)ō 
plural toreros
: a matador or a member of the attending cuadrilla
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But the torero never loses his nerve, going back for more when others would likely be looking for medical attention.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Sep. 2024
On the art of angst, a gender-bending torero, learning as the antidote to hate, and other topics.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 25 May 2024
In the music video, directed by Carlos Perez, Ricky portrays a torero (bullfighter) in training, bringing to life the song’s innovative rhythm.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 29 July 2022
Over the years, his ring became a place where Mexico’s up-and-coming toreros made the trip to fight.
—Elizabeth Findell, WSJ, 22 Jan. 2020
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Sep. 2024
On the art of angst, a gender-bending torero, learning as the antidote to hate, and other topics.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 25 May 2024
In the music video, directed by Carlos Perez, Ricky portrays a torero (bullfighter) in training, bringing to life the song’s innovative rhythm.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 29 July 2022
Over the years, his ring became a place where Mexico’s up-and-coming toreros made the trip to fight.
—Elizabeth Findell, WSJ, 22 Jan. 2020
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“Torero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/torero. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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