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pugilist

noun as in boxer

Strong matches

Weak match

noun as in fighter

Strongest match

Strong matches

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Example Sentences

Singer, a formidable Hollywood legal pugilist, said ultimately that “we [he and Travolta] will prevail in this action.”

When he arrives, the ex-pugilist is in decidedly better spirits.

Lady Victoria, accompanied by a man who was unmistakably a pugilist, had entered by a side door.

He would retail his exciting experiences as a pugilist and a drunkard with much gusto.

The veins stood out on the doctor's forehead as he worked with her—muscular, like a pugilist.

The activity and strength of the Frenchman were so great that a skilful pugilist would have found difficulty in handling him.

As a pugilist might eye a recovering opponent supposed to be stunned, so Mrs. Trapp eyed Mr. Trapp.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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