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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 below edited version of the conversation gives you a glimpse into the demanding yet deeply fulfilling world of styling athletes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Some even use former athletes to recruit current ones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

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

Volpe was at first shocked to find one of the school’s top athletes among those competing for parts, then delighted by Massari’s voice and natural ease.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove