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Recent Examples of militaristic
In militaristic sync as they pound treadmills, down protein shakes and take steroid injections in the buttocks, a gymnasium full of lavishly buff (even 24-packed, to quote a droll visual gag) gay men blankly sing the praises of the body-beautiful lifestyle to a pounding EDM beat.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 May 2026
The suited ensemble emphasized militaristic utility, with a long-sleeve jacket embroidered with muted gold sinuous motifs.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The young Forster recoiled from the school’s culture of authoritarianism and militaristic chauvinism, which may have found expression in the students’ often appalling attitudes toward their own mothers.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Germany was long seen as hesitant to appear overly militaristic or nationalistic, but the Ukraine war — and now the Iran conflict — has pushed Berlin to increase defense spending and crystallize its own national interests.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Ironically, once relieved from their purely militaristic duties, star forts revealed their aesthetic value.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
The Republican Party and this administration in particular have no regard for future generations that will be saddled with debt as a result of present day militaristic spending with no concomitant revenue stream to offset the cost.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
The rest of her outfit was a militaristic dress by Mugler in shades of tan, a nice break from Ortega's often black wardrobe without going in a colorful direction that wouldn't suit her or fit with her image.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2026
The state and local officials meeting with Tom Homan, who was put in charge of the federal immigration operation in Minnesota this week, have generally agreed that their encounters have been cordial and productive, a welcome change from the militaristic approach taken by his predecessor.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 May 2026
The suited ensemble emphasized militaristic utility, with a long-sleeve jacket embroidered with muted gold sinuous motifs.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The young Forster recoiled from the school’s culture of authoritarianism and militaristic chauvinism, which may have found expression in the students’ often appalling attitudes toward their own mothers.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Germany was long seen as hesitant to appear overly militaristic or nationalistic, but the Ukraine war — and now the Iran conflict — has pushed Berlin to increase defense spending and crystallize its own national interests.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Ironically, once relieved from their purely militaristic duties, star forts revealed their aesthetic value.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
The Republican Party and this administration in particular have no regard for future generations that will be saddled with debt as a result of present day militaristic spending with no concomitant revenue stream to offset the cost.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
The rest of her outfit was a militaristic dress by Mugler in shades of tan, a nice break from Ortega's often black wardrobe without going in a colorful direction that wouldn't suit her or fit with her image.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2026
The state and local officials meeting with Tom Homan, who was put in charge of the federal immigration operation in Minnesota this week, have generally agreed that their encounters have been cordial and productive, a welcome change from the militaristic approach taken by his predecessor.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for militaristic
Adjective
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Japan has neither of such weapons, and yet Japan is labeled neo-militarist.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Right, in France, means pro-Catholic, pro-militarist.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the ideologues of Russian imperialism have turned to random musings and belligerent hate speech, which seems intended to confuse rather than convince.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Massive drills of Russia’s nuclear forces earlier this month and a series of belligerent statements from Moscow warning Kyiv’s European allies about possible retaliation for what the Kremlin cast as their involvement in Ukrainian drone attacks have underlined Putin’s intention to up the ante.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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One of the world’s most cooperative mammals is also one of its most warlike.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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Ludwig’s distant paternal ancestors were in fact German Jewish merchants, not warlike princes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s birthday began with a new round of Israeli military strikes in Beirut, which the country said was in response to projectiles fired by the militant group Hezbollah at Israel.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Israel’s military said the militant group launched three projectiles, releasing video in which an audible boom was followed by rising smoke.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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But the Taiwanese government has pointed out Beijing’s increasingly bellicose behavior in the Taiwan Strait, including regular military operations around Taiwan in the past several years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Tate’s most bellicose advocate was Joseph McBride, a lawyer who’d made his name defending several January 6th rioters.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Their energy is heavy and combative, so much so with Shamea that Cynthia tries to orchestrate a come-to-Jesus moment at Lake Bailey.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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The veteran journalist also offered insight into why Trump continues to grant her interviews despite their often combative exchanges.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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That was a fun one, with both teams staying aggressive throughout the match.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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That more aggressive posture has been exemplified in Lewis George's smaller jousts with the mayor over housing and public safety policies, too.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Militaristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/militaristic. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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