adventurer

Example Sentences

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An adventurer until the end, Whittaker died Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Wash., his son Leif confirmed to the New York Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

I once asked James Cameron, the director and adventurer, why we should travel to Mars and such places.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

The scheme was thought up by adventurer and financier William Paterson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

Popular images, such as the fearless adventurer, powerful fighter and skilled seafarer, have become familiar.

From Science Daily • Nov. 23, 2025

“His interest was so whole-hearted and obvious that the shyest, most tongue-tied adventurer found himself speaking with entire freedom,” Kermit wrote.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple