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Recent Examples of trident
In 2023, the Seattle Mariners introduced a 6-feet, 6-inch tall metal trident that a home run hitter shows off after going deep.
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Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
The Blue Jays have the suit jacket, and Rodríguez’s Seattle Mariners hoist a golden trident that weighs 30 pounds.
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Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
As the fates would have it, Diemer has had a lifelong obsession with Poseidon, as evidenced by his prominent trident necklace, the iconic emblem and weapon of the sea god.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Dec. 2025
Hannah and his team also built chariots specific to each Camp Half-Blood cabin, with a trident adorning Percy and Tyson’s (Daniel Diemer) for the Poseidon cabin and a steampunk version for the Hephaestus cabin, among others.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Dec. 2025
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Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
The Blue Jays have the suit jacket, and Rodríguez’s Seattle Mariners hoist a golden trident that weighs 30 pounds.
—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
As the fates would have it, Diemer has had a lifelong obsession with Poseidon, as evidenced by his prominent trident necklace, the iconic emblem and weapon of the sea god.
—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Dec. 2025
Hannah and his team also built chariots specific to each Camp Half-Blood cabin, with a trident adorning Percy and Tyson’s (Daniel Diemer) for the Poseidon cabin and a steampunk version for the Hephaestus cabin, among others.
—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trident
spear
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The unrest began in mid-March but has intensified, leaving at least three dead as vigilantes armed with spears, clubs, and whips assaulted migrants and destroyed their homes.
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Activities found every weekend at the Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire include axe or spear throwing, archery, dagger tossing, a Fight the Knight Challenge and a scavenger hunt.
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“Trident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trident. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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