* Historical: The gladiator fought bravely against the lion, but ultimately met his fate in the arena.
* Figurative: The lawyer was a gladiator in the courtroom, fiercely defending her client.
* Modern: The video game features a brutal gladiator mode where players battle each other to the death.
* Humorous: My brother's a gladiator when it comes to eating pizza, he always wins the last slice.