as in soldiers
a person engaged in military service
the legionnaires are well respected for their fighting prowess
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Noun
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Many models are small enough to be carried in a backpack or launched by hand, allowing soldiers to employ them directly in the field without requiring specialized vehicles for transport or deployment.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025 -
Minorhad its premiere in Vienna, as the Montgolfier brothers undertook the first manned balloon trip in Paris, and as the Continental Army fought British soldiers in North America.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aries are the fearless warriors who have no issue taking on battles with the hopes of winning and helping others.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Like their namesake warriors, the Valkyries are still battling.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Legionnaires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legionnaires. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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