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Recent Examples of sportsman
Compagnie Industriale Sportivo Italia—better known as Cisitalia—was founded by Italian industrialist and sportsman Piero Dusio in 1946.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
It was once owned by Briggs Cunningham, American entrepreneur, sportsman, winning America's Cup skipper, racing driver, race team owner, and winning constructor in sports car racing.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
An avid sportsman, Printz shared his passion for the ocean and wilderness with his family.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Her father was the entrepreneur and sportsman Harry Payne Whitney; her mother was a Vanderbilt who had a career as a sculptor, winning large public commissions in the United States and Europe.
—Fiona Donovan, Vanity Fair, 30 Dec. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
It was once owned by Briggs Cunningham, American entrepreneur, sportsman, winning America's Cup skipper, racing driver, race team owner, and winning constructor in sports car racing.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
An avid sportsman, Printz shared his passion for the ocean and wilderness with his family.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Her father was the entrepreneur and sportsman Harry Payne Whitney; her mother was a Vanderbilt who had a career as a sculptor, winning large public commissions in the United States and Europe.
—Fiona Donovan, Vanity Fair, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportsman
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Of course, every good hunter has his faithful hunting dogs, and Orion’s best friends were his big dog, Canis Major, and his little dog, Canis Minor, which are Latin for big and little dog respectively.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Kock maintains the presence of these smart hunters has chased the once dominant great whites further along the coast and insists that overall, the population of great whites in South African waters is stable.—
Michael H Gavshon,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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The designer drew inspiration for the shoe from unique details in women’s tailoring and pioneering sportswomen of their time.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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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
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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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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
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“Sportsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportsman. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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