noun as in strong fondness

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athlete, sportsman, sportswoman

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Example Sentences

Example:He has always dreamed of becoming a world-class athlete.

Definition:A person who competes in sports, often trained extensively to excel in their chosen event or sport.

From athlete

Example:The sportsman took pride in his athletic achievements throughout his life.

Definition:An archaic or humorous term for a man who regularly participates in competitive sports, emphasizing a traditional, male-dominated perspective.

From sportsman

Example:She defied the odds and became the first sportswoman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics.

Definition:A person who participates in competitive sports, emphasizing a female perspective.

From sportswoman