adventurer
noun
ad·ven·tur·er
əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)rər 
1
: someone who seeks dangerous or exciting experiences : a person who looks for adventures: such as
b
: one who engages in risky commercial enterprises for profit
2
somewhat old-fashioned
: one who seeks unmerited wealth or position especially by playing on the credulity or prejudice of others
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The story of an Irish adventurer’s social rise in the 18th century, Barry Lyndon doesn’t have the wide appeal of Dr. Strangelove or A Clockwork Orange, but for the patient viewer, its rewards are just as rich.
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MachineGames' Indiana Jones game may not be arriving on PS5 until spring, but PlayStation owners can at least play a classic game starring the adventurer.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The back of the Bedrock also includes a massive molle panel for mounting modular gear on the exterior, providing further storage options for adventurers who want to escape for a few nights, weeks, or even full time.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
Where else can adventurers find clever traps, menacing monsters and piles of treasure to crawl through in one classic place?
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Lincoln, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
Orcs Must Die 3 (PS4, PS5) Citizen Sleeper (PS4, PS5)
Poker Club (PS4)
PS Plus Premium Games for January 2025
MachineGames' Indiana Jones game may not be arriving on PS5 until spring, but PlayStation owners can at least play a classic game starring the adventurer.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The back of the Bedrock also includes a massive molle panel for mounting modular gear on the exterior, providing further storage options for adventurers who want to escape for a few nights, weeks, or even full time.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
Where else can adventurers find clever traps, menacing monsters and piles of treasure to crawl through in one classic place?
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Adventurer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adventurer. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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adventurer
noun
ad·ven·tur·er
əd-ˈvench-(ə-)rər
1
: a person who looks for adventures
2
: a person who tries to become wealthy or powerful by trickery
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