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athletes

NOUN

person involved in sports

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animal competitor contestant jock player professional sport

STRONG

amateur challenger contender gorilla jockey shoulders

WEAK

games player iron person muscle person sportsperson superjock

Example Sentences

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The work may also benefit athletes looking to improve performance and recovery.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Doku has spent time working with Gabriel Deieno, a mental performance coach who works with elite athletes.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

And get a glimpse of dragons, superheroes, airbenders and pro athletes while you’re at it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

These are highly stylized, high-stakes pregame outfits that many professional athletes wear when arriving at the stadium or arena, capitalizing on the opportunity to get seen on their own terms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Instead of chasing my own fame, I wrote about famous athletes chasing theirs.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom