as in boxer
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists
the two punch-drunk gladiators stumbled to their corners
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Lucius, now grown up, is forced into slavery, returns to Rome, and becomes a gladiator after the new emperors invade his home.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024
The troupe prepares a nutty, clever comedy Brent has written for them (adapted from a work that real-life RTA teacher Brent Buell developed for his students) that’s peopled with pirates, Egyptian kings, gladiators, and more—basically, a part for everybody.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 12 July 2024
After living a relatively peaceful life with his wife and child, he's forced into slavery and begins fighting his way up the ranks as a gladiator.
—Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 11 July 2024
Zara’s suede gladiator sandals and Eilaf’s woven tote are finishing touches not to miss.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 July 2024
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024
The troupe prepares a nutty, clever comedy Brent has written for them (adapted from a work that real-life RTA teacher Brent Buell developed for his students) that’s peopled with pirates, Egyptian kings, gladiators, and more—basically, a part for everybody.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 12 July 2024
After living a relatively peaceful life with his wife and child, he's forced into slavery and begins fighting his way up the ranks as a gladiator.
—Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 11 July 2024
Zara’s suede gladiator sandals and Eilaf’s woven tote are finishing touches not to miss.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 July 2024
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“Gladiator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladiator. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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