civic

Definition of civicnext
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 Its importance as a civic institution that preserves our democracy by upholding the promise that knowledge belongs to everyone has never been more necessary. Michael Fassnacht, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Christian nationalism, a worldview that sees the United States as a Christian nation and believes that Christianity should have a privileged role in American civic life, has been shown to be related to a host of social attitudes. Paul Djupe, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 The conversation really homed in on the point of all this work — to encourage stronger civic engagement of young people, greater government accountability and a whole-of-society approach to improving child well-being. Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The museum can become a place of truth, healing and civic pride, but only if the agreement is honored and Eatonville is trusted to own, operate and tell its story. John W. Beacham, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for civic
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  • Projects expected to have significant regional impacts are required to go through the DRI process to help local governments with infrastructure planning, but the agency only began requiring that large solar projects participate last year.
    Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In total, in the last 24 hours, the death toll in Ukraine has reached 25 people, with a further 132 injured throughout the country, according to reports from regional military administrations.
    Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The case attracted national attention in part because of a flood of social media posts that amplified the killing in racial terms.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • If completed, the sale would shore up Spain's leadership in a strategic sector by creating a new olive oil giant that would encompass a range of brands and secure a roughly 15% share of national consumption.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • Papierniak said Arlington Heights is participating in a joint municipal bid with Palatine and Elk Grove Village to procure additional salt for the season.
    Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In 2025, Downtown College Prep defaulted on $34 million in municipal bonds.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • Under federal rules, the two sides will have to at least try to settle the case in front of a magistrate judge at some point.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Maryland Data Privacy Act was one of several laws passed in this year's legislative session aimed at curbing federal immigration enforcement in the state.
    Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Toward the southern end of the park, the LeFrak Center offers ice skating in winter and roller skating in summer, and Smorgasburg, a Sunday local food fair, pops up from April to October.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Geis’ remains were found by a team made up of local volunteers, according to Irfan Arshad Khan, president of the Alpine Club of Pakistan.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • According to a civil wrongful death lawsuit filed by Lindsay's ex-husband Patrick Clancy, the 36-year-old is paralyzed below the sternum.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • According to court records, a mortgage company filed a civil complaint against Paul and Sally Anne Cash in August 2025 to foreclose on the home, court records show.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Civic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civic. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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