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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Recent Examples of gladiator
To answer the obvious question first, yes, Lutz’s Red Sonja does wear the iconic chainmail bikini while fighting gladiator-style, which, let’s face it, doesn’t offer a lot of bodily protection.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Human activities played a huge part in the lion subspecies' decline, the AP reported, adding that many of the lions were killed by gladiators in Roman times.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Simply enormous fun would be to see a fine stretch duel between the two Breeders’ Classic gladiators this afternoon, and arguably even more fun for a goodly portion of the players would be to see Fierceness turn the tables and edge out his rock-hard rival.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The dainty and minimalist lace-up offshoot of the gladiator sandal became one of the hottest sandal trends of the summer, with brands like Larroudé and Margaux offering their take on it.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Human activities played a huge part in the lion subspecies' decline, the AP reported, adding that many of the lions were killed by gladiators in Roman times.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Simply enormous fun would be to see a fine stretch duel between the two Breeders’ Classic gladiators this afternoon, and arguably even more fun for a goodly portion of the players would be to see Fierceness turn the tables and edge out his rock-hard rival.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The dainty and minimalist lace-up offshoot of the gladiator sandal became one of the hottest sandal trends of the summer, with brands like Larroudé and Margaux offering their take on it.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladiator
Noun
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Rojas, who was previously a professional boxer in Panama, remains in custody despite his TPS protection.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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On past tracks, Mustelier Oruña has collaborated with former boxer and fellow reparto artist Wildeys García Cascaret, known simply as Wildey.—
Ana González Vilá,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There were also drone sightings at the air stations and soldier barracks throughout Denmark, where there are fighter jets and military transport aircraft.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The real-life story of karate fighter Sandra Sánchez, who defied age, odds and expectations to become the greatest karateka of all time — and an Olympic gold medalist at 39.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Gladiator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladiator. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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