Olympian
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
For his is an Olympian dialogue, not so much between a writer and his sources, as between a lordly oracle and the gods of our inheritance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
Olympian Ciara Mageean has been described as a "truly remarkable, immensely talented and inspirational human being" in a tribute read out at her funeral.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Among their teammates at college was Dawn Staley, the Hall of Famer and Olympian who coaches the University of South Carolina.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Netball is not an Olympic sport but now Conway, 27, has the chance to become an Olympian through flag football.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Twelve cabins—one for each Olympian god—made a horseshoe pattern around the commons area.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
The IOC aims for the application process for 2026 Olympians to be open at the end of this year, with the first payments being made in 2027.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Around 14,000 Olympians per Games are expected to be eligible for the grant.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Hip-hop legend Flavor Flav is hosting a four-day event celebrating “ALL Female US Olympians and Paralympian medalists” this summer in Las Vegas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
These were Olympians born long, long after Lake Placid—many were babies and toddlers when the Kurt Russell movie came out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026
At the Lincoln Hotel, they signed in officially with the AOC, then mingled for the first time with their fellow Olympians in the lobby.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word