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as in military
of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior
the marching band played "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and several other martial airs
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as in naval
of or relating to the armed services
one of the basic tenets of martial law
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Recent Examples of martial
Further, McKinley didn’t display the kind of expansionist zeal or martial fervor that would correspond to Trump’s call for the U.S. acquisition of Greenland, for example, or his resolve to take back the Panama Canal and secure the wrecked land of Gaza.
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Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
That neutral, lightly armed Ireland is now supplying Ukraine with critical military equipment alongside Ukraine’s more martial allies is telling.
—David Axe, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
In July, the 34-year-old actor and mixed martial artist was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, after allegedly punching and causing injury to two victims.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Street Fighter is a series of fighting games, launched in 1987, which revolves around intense one-on-one battles between a diverse cast of martial artists.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
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Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
That neutral, lightly armed Ireland is now supplying Ukraine with critical military equipment alongside Ukraine’s more martial allies is telling.
—David Axe, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
In July, the 34-year-old actor and mixed martial artist was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, after allegedly punching and causing injury to two victims.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Street Fighter is a series of fighting games, launched in 1987, which revolves around intense one-on-one battles between a diverse cast of martial artists.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for martial
Adjective
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When William Playfair introduced pie charts in 1801, the whole was the nation and the parts showcased population, production, or military might.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Regardless of the veracity of the cable-cutter reports, Chinese technological advances that can be used for military purposes pose inherent risks.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Analysts have long called for the US to take steps with allies like South Korea and Japan to cooperate on naval shipbuilding as Chinese shipyards have been churning out warships at breakneck speed, giving the People’s Liberation Army Navy the world’s largest fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, a small group of Mainers, especially in York County (west of Portland, and the location of the Portsmouth naval yard, in Kittery), favored joining New Hampshire, instead of becoming part of a new state.—
Made by History,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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Military service offers both personal growth and long-term career stability, allowing individuals to serve their country while preparing for a successful post-service career.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
5 Sep. 2024
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Does your company take steps to anonymize user data when it is used for its own purposes, shared with service providers, or shared with non-service provider third parties?—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
4 Dec. 2023
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“Martial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/martial. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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