Thesaurus results for HUNTER

hunter

noun

ˈhən-tər

Definition of hunter

as in archer

a person who hunts game hunters must have a license to shoot deer

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Recent Examples of hunter Once the rut arrives, deer drop their guard, but mature bucks don’t do so nearly as much as most hunters think. — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 Carvel can currently be seen in the fifth and final season of Netflix’s global hit Outer Banks, recurring as treasure hunter and villain Anton Finch. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Pretendian hunters tend to be painted as aggressive or angry, which ultimately serves to undermine their claims. — Tommy Orange, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 Police sources say these may be treasure hunters or urban explorers. — Alice Gainer, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunter

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunter

Noun

My editor at Vulture has informed me that this is the name of the mysterious archer who iced Criston from across that field.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026
At times, Richie can be defiant and at other times respectful, depending on the circumstances, deepening his innate affinity with the archer.

— Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of archer

Noun

Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed amongst the stars, securing his place in heroic tales for all time.

— Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
Though who’s the better huntsman may never be known, the two have specialized in tracking down quarterbacks and running backs for the Cavs.

— Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025

Definition of huntsman

Noun

Master falconer Rebecca Rosen introduces the concept of eco-friendly pest control while hawks, falcons and owls swoop and call overhead.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 5 June 2026
His campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear, now a top adviser at the nation's health department, said roadkill was how Kennedy, a longtime falconer, fed his birds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 May 2026