matador
Example Sentences
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We meet Iñaki, the manager here who is appropriately more matador than barkeep.
From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025
The matador as an artist is an established idea within the bullfighting community.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2024
We will see a Charlo that will attempt to use his speed, and move in and out and try to keep Álvarez at distance — a matador trying to keep the Mexican bull at bay.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2023
“It’s sad that people who don’t know anything about our sector want to make laws about us,” said Sergio Alzate, 22, an aspiring matador and pupil at the city’s bullfighting school.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2023
Alexander had assumed the role of matador, and Beowulf and Cassiopeia were taking turns charging at him.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
