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Recent Examples of slayer
The Hunger Games star took over the role of the grim monster slayer following Cavill’s announcement that he was departed the series three years ago.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Just like in the show, blistering choreography that defies every law of physics known to man pits slayer and demon against each other with artistic flourishes personified by elements of the natural world.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
Parker also stars as a teen Astrid, a teen Viking training to become a dragon slayer and Nick Frost plays Gobber, who prepares the young dragon slayers in training.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The one-time slayer of Blockbuster now has a bona fide blockbuster theatrical hit.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
And thus, Rachel Reilly, a woman who found her husband inside the BB house, has become a showmance slayer.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 21 Aug. 2025
The Buffy revival will star Ryan Kiera Armstrong — best known for roles in the film Firestarter and Star Wars series Skeleton Crew — as a new slayer, alongside Gellar's original slayer.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Ryan Kiera Armstrong stars as the new slayer — an introverted high-school student named Nova — in the untitled Buffyverse offshoot, which Sarah Michelle Gellar executive produces in addition to reprising her signature role as Buffy Summers.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Put that duck-slayer ego to the side and don’t be afraid to ask a few questions about conditions and hazards.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Just like in the show, blistering choreography that defies every law of physics known to man pits slayer and demon against each other with artistic flourishes personified by elements of the natural world.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
Parker also stars as a teen Astrid, a teen Viking training to become a dragon slayer and Nick Frost plays Gobber, who prepares the young dragon slayers in training.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The one-time slayer of Blockbuster now has a bona fide blockbuster theatrical hit.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
And thus, Rachel Reilly, a woman who found her husband inside the BB house, has become a showmance slayer.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 21 Aug. 2025
The Buffy revival will star Ryan Kiera Armstrong — best known for roles in the film Firestarter and Star Wars series Skeleton Crew — as a new slayer, alongside Gellar's original slayer.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Ryan Kiera Armstrong stars as the new slayer — an introverted high-school student named Nova — in the untitled Buffyverse offshoot, which Sarah Michelle Gellar executive produces in addition to reprising her signature role as Buffy Summers.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Put that duck-slayer ego to the side and don’t be afraid to ask a few questions about conditions and hazards.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slayer
Noun
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The Owensboro news media and some white onlookers insist that when the lady sheriff didn’t show up to act as executioner, there was anger in the press’s unmet expectations, which then was taken out on the crowd, with the reporters lying about the audience’s unruly behavior.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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At least that is what the executioners have always claimed.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some of these attractions in the maze include a biohazard unit, a butcher shop, a poacher camp and a witch’s cauldron.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Ronald Exantus, 42, was freed from a Kentucky prison last week after serving eight years behind bars for a crime in 2015 in which he was accused of entering an unlocked residence and stabbing 6-year-old Logan Tipton, resulting in his death, with a butcher knife taken from the kitchen.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Slayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slayer. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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