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Recent Examples of horseman
The entries this year range from a photograph of a horseman at sunset in Turkey, spotted between large rocks that appeared to form a natural stage, to a bird's-eye view of thousands gathering at the Ganges River in India to celebrate the body of water as a source of life.
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NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Three horsemen burst forth from the ranch, setting off a flurry of gunfire.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Instead, their only aim is to protect themselves, which is precisely how the second horseman arrives.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Cast against their brown and beige office backdrops, the four horsemen of the settlement spoke as one.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
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NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Three horsemen burst forth from the ranch, setting off a flurry of gunfire.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Instead, their only aim is to protect themselves, which is precisely how the second horseman arrives.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Cast against their brown and beige office backdrops, the four horsemen of the settlement spoke as one.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horseman
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Under the guidance of owner and lifelong horsewoman Barb Phillips, the resort’s equine experiences—which include Wisdom of the Horse, Healing Power of Horses, and Rescue Horse Rehabilitation—reflect a philosophy anchored to empathy, mindfulness, and trust.—
Chloe Frost-Smith,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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The royal family's late matriarch Queen Elizabeth was also a great horsewoman, and Zara previously told PEOPLE her happiest family memories around horses involve that bond.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to a press release, the ban applies to cattleman, pinch front, brick crown, open crown, flat brim, rolled brim and 10-gallon style hats.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Things stayed that way until 1998 when cattleman Rudy Stanko appealed a guilty verdict for failing to drive in a reasonable and prudent manner.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Dec. 2025
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When the herd grew unmanageable, Mexican-Spanish vaqueros (cowboys) were brought in from California to teach locals how to rope and herd cattle.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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The two entered the ring waving Mexican and Peruvian flags dressed as vaqueros.—
Jireh Deng,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Oct. 2024
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“Horseman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horseman. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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