How to Use Olympian in a Sentence
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If crying and yelling were Olympian events, much gold would be won here.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 2 Dec. 2023
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Like the first time around, the Chula Vista defense shut down the Olympian running game.
—Kevin. J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2023
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The petals have multiple hues, which gives them their name, from Iris, the Olympian god who carried messages to earth along a rainbow.
—Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 28 Aug. 2023
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The scenery is similar in both kinds of paintings, but where the oils have an Olympian detachment, the tempera ones pull the eye across the vastness and into curves of land and curls of clouds.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023
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There are Olympian battle scenes and brawls, as well as tense, quiet interludes in between.
—Vulture, 30 Nov. 2023
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His work is formed not through some Olympian act of creation but through the messy business of living, which deafness renders visible.
—Max Norman, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2024
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Former Olympian and national team coach Conal Groom was accused of abusing young rowers.
—Gus Garcia-Roberts, Anchorage Daily News, 15 July 2023
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Some people have compared Barbie’s plot to one from mythology, where a goddess comes down from some Olympian place and adapts to the imperfect human world.
—M.g. Lord, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2024
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Adria followed in her Olympian sister’s footsteps and was an elite gymnast for 10 years, competing throughout high school.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2023
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Lewis has big dreams beyond high school, wanting to become an Olympian and also a cardiothoracic surgeon.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas News, 14 May 2023
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Two-time Olympian and Finnish hockey player Sanni Hakala announced that a recent collision during a game left her paralyzed from the chest down.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2023
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Emma has the support of her Olympian mom, who often comments with words of encouragement on her daughter's social media posts.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023
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Within her extended Olympian family – forged in patricide and infidelity – she’s known as the trashy one.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 15 May 2023
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Her husband, former Olympian and world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis, was arrested and charged in relation to her death.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024
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Her searing account of the transformation of three beautiful daughters of ancient sea deities into the horrific Gorgons depicts with outrage the unpredictability and cruelty of the Olympian gods that the Greeks took for granted.
—Wendy Smith, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2023
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If crying and yelling were Olympian events, much gold would be won here.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 2 Dec. 2023
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Like the first time around, the Chula Vista defense shut down the Olympian running game.
—Kevin. J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2023
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The petals have multiple hues, which gives them their name, from Iris, the Olympian god who carried messages to earth along a rainbow.
—Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 28 Aug. 2023
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The scenery is similar in both kinds of paintings, but where the oils have an Olympian detachment, the tempera ones pull the eye across the vastness and into curves of land and curls of clouds.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023
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There are Olympian battle scenes and brawls, as well as tense, quiet interludes in between.
—Vulture, 30 Nov. 2023
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His work is formed not through some Olympian act of creation but through the messy business of living, which deafness renders visible.
—Max Norman, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2024
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Former Olympian and national team coach Conal Groom was accused of abusing young rowers.
—Gus Garcia-Roberts, Anchorage Daily News, 15 July 2023
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Some people have compared Barbie’s plot to one from mythology, where a goddess comes down from some Olympian place and adapts to the imperfect human world.
—M.g. Lord, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2024
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Adria followed in her Olympian sister’s footsteps and was an elite gymnast for 10 years, competing throughout high school.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2023
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Lewis has big dreams beyond high school, wanting to become an Olympian and also a cardiothoracic surgeon.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas News, 14 May 2023
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Two-time Olympian and Finnish hockey player Sanni Hakala announced that a recent collision during a game left her paralyzed from the chest down.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2023
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Emma has the support of her Olympian mom, who often comments with words of encouragement on her daughter's social media posts.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023
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Within her extended Olympian family – forged in patricide and infidelity – she’s known as the trashy one.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 15 May 2023
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Her husband, former Olympian and world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis, was arrested and charged in relation to her death.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024
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Her searing account of the transformation of three beautiful daughters of ancient sea deities into the horrific Gorgons depicts with outrage the unpredictability and cruelty of the Olympian gods that the Greeks took for granted.
—Wendy Smith, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2023
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The Olympian Steve Mesler has a gold medal in bobsled racing, and will be looking to add a marathon finisher’s medal to that.
—Jennie Coughlin, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2023
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Hickman broke the 1990 school record of Gavin Arroyo, an Olympian in water polo.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024
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From her time as an Olympian to her body double gigs, here's everything to know about Livingston.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
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Boston made three free-agent signings in the first weeks of the league’s existence, with one being four-time Olympian Hilary Knight.
—Kat Cornetta, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2023
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This series gives a raw glimpse into the epic failures and resilience of an Olympian, celebrity chef, YouTuber, doctor, and more.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
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His father, Stephane, is a former EuroLeague player and also a former Olympian.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
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Those passengers have included the first former Olympian to reach space, as well as the first mother-daughter duo and, most recently, the first Pakistani.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2023
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The reality of the day began to set in once Keller was on a train back to his hotel -- when a father and son sat near him and the son asked the Olympian for a photograph with him, prosecutors said.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2023
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But the Olympian quickly earned the teenager’s trust and friendship, and the pair would speak regularly – often in a guidance counselor’s office, Kriesberg said.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 10 Feb. 2024
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Cameo capitalized on it all, allowing fans to connect directly with celebrities who didn’t seem that Olympian in the first place.
—Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
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Meanwhile, Olympian Serena Williams wore a bright yellow sundress while out and about carrying a luxe Gucci bag.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
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Johnson was a 2020 US Olympian, and turned professional following the Games’ conclusion.
—Joe Eachus, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2023
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Three-time kayak slalom Olympian Scott Shipley, who is now a mechanical engineer, designed all three whitewater parks.
—Rolando Arrieta, NPR, 15 Apr. 2024
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The two-time Olympian was originally detained at a Moscow airport after officials discovered vape cartridges and hash oil in her luggage.
—Mike Freeman, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
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The actor and the former Olympian, who have been married since 2014, were spotted embracing on an outdoor patio, which appeared to be the same location featured in Emilie's Instagram post from Monday.
—Averi Kremposky, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
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The former Olympian, who remains on a portable oxygen concentrator, recalled the beginning of her illness, and how quickly her condition quickly devolved.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2024
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The former Olympian outworked Thiago Santos en route to a unanimous decision victory.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
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The Olympian Steve Mesler has a gold medal in bobsled racing, and will be looking to add a marathon finisher’s medal to that.
—Jennie Coughlin, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2023
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Hickman broke the 1990 school record of Gavin Arroyo, an Olympian in water polo.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024
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From her time as an Olympian to her body double gigs, here's everything to know about Livingston.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
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Boston made three free-agent signings in the first weeks of the league’s existence, with one being four-time Olympian Hilary Knight.
—Kat Cornetta, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2023
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This series gives a raw glimpse into the epic failures and resilience of an Olympian, celebrity chef, YouTuber, doctor, and more.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
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His father, Stephane, is a former EuroLeague player and also a former Olympian.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
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Those passengers have included the first former Olympian to reach space, as well as the first mother-daughter duo and, most recently, the first Pakistani.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2023
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The reality of the day began to set in once Keller was on a train back to his hotel -- when a father and son sat near him and the son asked the Olympian for a photograph with him, prosecutors said.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2023
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But the Olympian quickly earned the teenager’s trust and friendship, and the pair would speak regularly – often in a guidance counselor’s office, Kriesberg said.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 10 Feb. 2024
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Cameo capitalized on it all, allowing fans to connect directly with celebrities who didn’t seem that Olympian in the first place.
—Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
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Meanwhile, Olympian Serena Williams wore a bright yellow sundress while out and about carrying a luxe Gucci bag.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
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Johnson was a 2020 US Olympian, and turned professional following the Games’ conclusion.
—Joe Eachus, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2023
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Three-time kayak slalom Olympian Scott Shipley, who is now a mechanical engineer, designed all three whitewater parks.
—Rolando Arrieta, NPR, 15 Apr. 2024
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