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Definitions

pugilist

[pyoo-juh-list] / ˈpyu dʒə lɪst /
NOUN
boxer
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NOUN
fighter
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Example Sentences

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What consequential life experiences have I missed, taunting my eyeballs, indulging this social media imp turned experimental pugilist as he bumbles around the ring with has-beens and never-weres?

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

He also bested Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, 44, who has made a name for herself as a clever pugilist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025

Deborah, being the flinty pugilist that she is, resents her younger comedy twin for pushing her to be more attuned to progressive, empathetic viewpoints.

From Salon • May 24, 2024

Now Kali Reis’s Navarro, with her pugilist scowl, is pleading with her to rediscover her sense of justice and do right by Annie.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024

“You too, Ben, my pugilist son whom I have failed to raise as a gentleman.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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