Ares

American  

[air-eez] / ˈɛər iz /

noun

1. the ancient Greek god of war, a son of Zeus and Hera, identified by the Romans with Mars.

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Ares British  

/ ˈɛəriːz /

noun

1. Roman counterpart: Mars.  Greek myth the god of war, born of Zeus and Hera

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Ares Cultural  

1. The Greek and Roman god of war, brutal and bloodthirsty. He was the son of Zeus and Hera.

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Example Sentences

Redemptions across the industry soared in the first quarter, when firms like BlackRock, Blue Owl, and Ares Management were forced to impose limits on how much was taken out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

In California, Attorney General Rob Bonta unveiled the first settlement for violating the new law, penalizing Aspen Dental Management, which is backed by asset managers Leonard Green & Partners and Ares Management.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The $30 billion Ares fund, often referred to by its ticker symbol ARCC, is the largest publicly traded business development company—a form of private-credit fund exempt from corporate tax.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Notably, more of the investment income booked by Ares is in the form of IOUs, not cash in hand.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Now I knew what she meant, and I knew who had led the Ares cabin into batde.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan