Definition of hunternext
as in archer
a person who hunts game hunters must have a license to shoot deer

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Recent Examples of hunter Dirty martini green feels a little fresher and more exciting than your standard emerald or hunter polish. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026 Another one of Orion’s celestial hallmarks is the bright star Betelgeuse in the upper left corner of the hunter. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026 Whether a luxury traveler or a bargain hunter, everyone wants to find a good value. Marcia Simon, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026 Gus, the Duck hunter Anaheim cannot love playing Gustavsson. Michael Russo, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunter
Noun
  • The film’s narrative kicks into gear when the legendary sun-shooting archer vanishes during a mission to rescue the dying sun, prompting Chang Er to embark on a perilous journey to the moon’s dark side alongside an earthbound bandit who crash-lands into her world.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The archer is known to be a magical being that throws zingers, or in this case, spells, at those who frustrate their peace.
    Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Though who’s the better huntsman may never be known, the two have specialized in tracking down quarterbacks and running backs for the Cavs.
    Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Red velvet and leather banquettes call for intimate gatherings while the main room has an eccentric vibe of huntsmen lodge meets medieval garden.
    Christina Liao, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • Anything left to mention? Reserve a private falconry experience with resident falconer Joe Roy III or play a round of golf at The Links at Terranea, a nine-hole, par-three course designed by renowned designer Todd Eckenrode.
    Jennie Nunn, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Jan. 2026
  • For reasons that might surprise you, Claire Foy won’t be putting a falconer’s glove back on any time soon.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025

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“Hunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunter. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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