often attributive
: a person engaged or experienced in warfare
broadly
: a person engaged in some struggle or conflict
poverty warriors
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Examples of warrior in a Sentence
a proud and brave warrior
a program of tough training and discipline that turns untried civilians into warriors
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In an extensive new interview with Rolling Stone, Kid Rock spoke (over the course of many, many drinks) about his transformation into a reliable right-wing culture warrior, Fox News talking head, and Donald Trump supporter.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024
This initiative will provide aspiring Mexican fans of MMA the opportunity to transform from beginner to cage-ready warrior in just 20-weeks.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2024
Springs and woodlands that are now under threat from Hudbay’s copper mining claims were once a retreat for warriors after conflicts with Apaches, said Austin Nunez, chairman of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s San Xavier District.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
Thus began the short but influential Qin Dynasty, which initiated the construction of the first Great Wall and the terracotta warriors.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 May 2024
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024
This initiative will provide aspiring Mexican fans of MMA the opportunity to transform from beginner to cage-ready warrior in just 20-weeks.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2024
Springs and woodlands that are now under threat from Hudbay’s copper mining claims were once a retreat for warriors after conflicts with Apaches, said Austin Nunez, chairman of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s San Xavier District.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
Thus began the short but influential Qin Dynasty, which initiated the construction of the first Great Wall and the terracotta warriors.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 May 2024
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“Warrior.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warrior. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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warrior
noun
war·rior
ˈwȯr-yər 
ˈwȯr-ē-ər,
ˈwär-ē-
: a person who is or has been in warfare
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