as in mare
an adult male horse and especially one that is used for breeding
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Recent Examples of stallion
The group brought to Kazakhstan consists of one stallion and six mares.
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Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Aug. 2024
This set the stage for a could only be unforgettable performance from the stallion, herself.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 Aug. 2024
Then there was the infamous Swamps of Sadness sequence where Atreyu’s trusty white stallion Artax sinks to his death in sticky, foggy, muck.
—Simon Bland, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
The stallion appeared on the Ferrari team’s Alfa Romeo race cars, but would soon come to be associated with Ferrari’s own automotive creations.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 31 July 2024
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Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Aug. 2024
This set the stage for a could only be unforgettable performance from the stallion, herself.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 Aug. 2024
Then there was the infamous Swamps of Sadness sequence where Atreyu’s trusty white stallion Artax sinks to his death in sticky, foggy, muck.
—Simon Bland, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
The stallion appeared on the Ferrari team’s Alfa Romeo race cars, but would soon come to be associated with Ferrari’s own automotive creations.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stallion
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She was scheduled to have a showdown with Idiomatic, but last year’s champion mare suffered an injury and was retired.John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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The beautiful horses are the main attraction at the Breeders’ Cup, from the Future Stars Friday as juveniles, to the fantastic fillies, magnificent mares and classic colts that produce a lifetime of enjoyment for their connections and fans.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Kelce, the boyfriend of pop megastar Taylor Swift, bought into the 3-year-old gelding about a month ago, but his involvement was disclosed only this week by owners Team Valor International partnership.David K. Li, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2024
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The veterinarian who assisted in the rescue posted an update on the horse’s condition and shared a photo of the 20-year-old Arabian gelding on Facebook.Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 28 June 2024
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The painstaking Pletcher was up to that task, putting the colt into a nearly 90-day layoff/back-to-school course of works, no racing, largely at Saratoga.Guy Martin, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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The colt isn’t getting the respect the Santa Anita Derby winner normally gets and is listed at 20-1 on the morning line.John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
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The beautiful horses are the main attraction at the Breeders’ Cup, from the Future Stars Friday as juveniles, to the fantastic fillies, magnificent mares and classic colts that produce a lifetime of enjoyment for their connections and fans.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Pictured above sailing to the top of her class last spring by winning the Kentucky Oaks in the raging slop on May 3, it’s become clear since then that not much, and certainly no other filly, can stop Thorpedo Anna.Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The sport is languishing locally, with lower attendance, mutuel handle and foal crop (number of horses born).John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Field sizes are smaller as foal crops continue to decline.John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
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With his conscience clear, Owen finally rode atop the wild steed, triumphantly emerging from a barn that burned down due to a gas leak.Andy Swift, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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On humpback, you will be delivered to a nearby argan oil cooperative for breakfast and a tour before remounting your steed and taking in some startlingly serene views.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Stallion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stallion. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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