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huntress

noun

Definition of huntress

as in hunter

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Recent Examples of huntress In the first story, 19-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, only to be dragged to a treacherous magical land by a beast-like creature who demands retribution. — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024 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 An unconventional friendship with the rebellious, daring huntress Sely supports her journey to self-realisation and acceptance. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026 Located in a panoramic point of Villa d’Este, the Grotto of Diana, the goddess huntress symbolizing virtue, is a cruciform plan nymphaeum located in the Cardinal’s Walk and was built between 1570 and 1572 by Paolo Calandrino. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for huntress

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Noun

The find suggests one of NASA’s most successful planet hunters may still have plenty of surprises hiding in its archives.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
In October, it was reported that the Japanese government was planning to recruit hunters to halt the rise in bear attacks.

— Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Definition of hunter

Noun

Here is a film where fascists literally organize a soccer game for propaganda purposes, hoping to stage a sportsman-like event that will soften the public perception of their brutal regime.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
That sportsmen’s movement, driven by the men who loved to hunt big animals, took hold in the Alleghenies too.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026

Definition of sportsman

Noun

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
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