as in soldiers
a person engaged in military service
a program of tough training and discipline that turns untried civilians into warriors
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Recent Examples of warriors
The fact that this extremely complex and grueling mission was successfully executed with so few injuries is a testament to the expertise of our joint warriors.
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January 8, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Loyalty, even in the face of death Two thousand years later, and half a world away, the samurai warriors of Japan also famously focused on honor.
—Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Handpicked by the expert Vogue team, the collection will satisfy even the most discerning of skincare savants, wellness warriors, makeup maestros, hair aficionados and jewelry junkies.
—Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
Most commonsense Americans understand that there is no reason paying America's warriors should be held hostage to arcane debates over housing policy.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The mural featured marigold flowers, which are significant in Mexican culture and tied to the Day of the Dead, and hummingbirds, which are an Aztec symbol that honors fallen warriors, Pérez said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The Leadership Challenge Smart leaders learn to love their warriors even when the skies are clear.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The film centers on a hugely popular K-pop girl group named Huntr/x, the three members of which are also secret demon warriors.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
In the thirteenth century, the site became a cemetery for warriors who fought in the Crusades.
—Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
January 8, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Loyalty, even in the face of death Two thousand years later, and half a world away, the samurai warriors of Japan also famously focused on honor.
—Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Handpicked by the expert Vogue team, the collection will satisfy even the most discerning of skincare savants, wellness warriors, makeup maestros, hair aficionados and jewelry junkies.
—Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
Most commonsense Americans understand that there is no reason paying America's warriors should be held hostage to arcane debates over housing policy.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The mural featured marigold flowers, which are significant in Mexican culture and tied to the Day of the Dead, and hummingbirds, which are an Aztec symbol that honors fallen warriors, Pérez said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The Leadership Challenge Smart leaders learn to love their warriors even when the skies are clear.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The film centers on a hugely popular K-pop girl group named Huntr/x, the three members of which are also secret demon warriors.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
In the thirteenth century, the site became a cemetery for warriors who fought in the Crusades.
—Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warriors
Noun
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Denmark has mandatory military service for both men and women, but the small number of Greenlandic soldiers who join the Danish defense forces are all volunteers.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Harry then shifted from policy to personal experience, emphasizing that the mission was fatal for many soldiers who were deployed.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Pimblett is one of the most polarizing fighters in the world and Gaethje is an all-action legend and future hall-of-famer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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White went on to say that nearly all of his fighters have expressed interest in participating in the event, but that a final decision has not been made.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Warriors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warriors. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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