as in regional
relating to a city, town, or country or to the people who live there
Serving on a jury is our civic duty. A meeting of civic leaders that intends to promote economic cooperation in the region.
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Recent Examples of civic
Her father, Viktor Jansson, was a renowned sculptor of extravagant civic monuments.
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Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
For nearly two decades, Govan has proselytized his vision for LACMA reborn, a place liberated from 19th-century academic thinking about the proper role and form of a civic arts institution.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2025
The city urged people to respect the police perimeter, sign up for civic alerts, and remain vigilant.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
With backing from business and civic leaders, the group raised $14 million, exceeding the original $10 million goal.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
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Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
For nearly two decades, Govan has proselytized his vision for LACMA reborn, a place liberated from 19th-century academic thinking about the proper role and form of a civic arts institution.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2025
The city urged people to respect the police perimeter, sign up for civic alerts, and remain vigilant.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
With backing from business and civic leaders, the group raised $14 million, exceeding the original $10 million goal.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civic
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Under Chinese President Xi Jinping, now in his third term, China launched a regional development program called the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Currently, the Coastal Federation has drop-off sites for recycled oyster shells at 3 regional offices and other locations in 10 counties.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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While the loaded Eagles fell short of their goal of a national championship this year, Hagens scored his biggest goal of the season in the NCAA regionals when BC was locked in a 0-0 game late in the third period against upstart Bentley.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 June 2025
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The national narrative doesn't support the idea that Russell Wilson could thrive with the New York Giants.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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The board, by a 6-0 vote, also authorized consultant Vanir Construction Inc., to test how much water could be drawn from municipal sources in the area.—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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Area municipal mayors and city managers, along with Dr. Richard Levy of Levey Consulting, will participate.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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In her decision, Brailsford said the plaintiffs will likely show there is no federal requirement to verify immigration status for people to receive the medication, and Idaho does not have the ability to add that requirement for those in the country without documentation.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2025
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Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed executive orders aimed at rolling back DEI initiatives, with one of them including directives for federal agencies to combat DEI in the private sector.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Hundreds of people had shown up outside the hotel in the early afternoon after a photo of ICE vehicles parked outside the hotel circulated on local group chats and social media pages.—
Victoria Valenzuela,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Holland America Line offers a variety of shore excursions, with the hopes of appealing to all sorts of people: think active adventures, more low-key experiences, wildlife encounters, behind the scenes tours, activities that revolve around local foods, the list goes on.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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Smollett reached a civil settlement with the city of Chicago earlier this year, according to NBC News.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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Still, even if Abrego Garcia is to be released, ICE will arrest and detain him immediately via civil immigration process, separately from the criminal case.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Mears,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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“Civic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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