as in shooter
a person skilled in shooting at a target
only the best marksmen can hit the bull's-eye at 500 feet
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Recent Examples of marksman
The team has signed one of the top shooting big men in the game, a veteran marksman and a familiar defensive stalwart to its roster as training camp gets going this week.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2025
The shot that killed Kirk would not have required an expert marksman, according to multiple firearms experts.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
Such a short distance is considered well within reach of a basic marksman.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Come training camp this summer, the 5-foot-10, 185-pound marksman was earning key reps with the first team offense quickly and proving his reliability as a slot receiver.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2025
The shot that killed Kirk would not have required an expert marksman, according to multiple firearms experts.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
Such a short distance is considered well within reach of a basic marksman.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Come training camp this summer, the 5-foot-10, 185-pound marksman was earning key reps with the first team offense quickly and proving his reliability as a slot receiver.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marksman
Noun
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It is considered one of the greatest offenses ever assembled, as Durant joined forces with sharpshooters Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Thee Stallion and Klay have been going strong since earlier in the year as the Houston rapper and Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter launched their relationship with a red carpet debut at the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in July.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are guns, horses, ghosts, a primal struggle for survival in hostile terrain, family feuds and a steadily intensifying sense of mortal threat, as Old Porch’s ambition and psychopathy escalate the drama.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Marty works his connections to learn that Frank won’t be charged for Arthur’s murder — the official verdict is that accidents happen when confused old men own guns.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Marksman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marksman. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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