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Recent Examples of sportsman
Ted Turner was a sportsman of all types, a world champion in sailing and a World Series-winning owner in baseball.
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R.j. Rico, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Park’s Mihailo Ivanovic was the tourney’s sportsman of the year.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Alcaraz was named world sportsman of the year at the gala.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Idaho adults pay about $145 for a sportsman’s package that includes fishing and hunting licenses and a variety of tags for species including deer, elk, bear, mountain lion and wolf.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
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R.j. Rico, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Park’s Mihailo Ivanovic was the tourney’s sportsman of the year.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Alcaraz was named world sportsman of the year at the gala.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Idaho adults pay about $145 for a sportsman’s package that includes fishing and hunting licenses and a variety of tags for species including deer, elk, bear, mountain lion and wolf.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportsman
Noun
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His remains were unearthed in 2022, along with 13 others, as archeologists were working to preserve shallow battlefield graves from erosion and relic hunters.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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In Switzerland, the small town of Bad Ragaz was built around the mineral-rich Tamina Gorge, discovered by hunters in 1240.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Few manage to design and book high-end active trips with more finesse than the Canadian, herself an avid sportswoman.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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The sportswoman has filed a police report with Metro’s Summerlin Area Command, according to the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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An unconventional friendship with the rebellious, daring huntress Sely supports her journey to self-realisation and acceptance.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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The ballet, about the romance between a regal huntress and a simple shepherd in ancient Greece, features Léo Delibes’ memorable score.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed amongst the stars, securing his place in heroic tales for all time.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Sportsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportsman. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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