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
Whether this is a welcome development — and whether Chattanooga’s sturdy new courthouse is a dangerous precedent or a sensible safeguard of civic tradition — may depend as much on your politics as your taste.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Other democracies have their own civic service programs and traditions.
—Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
They were led by clergy, they were led by business leaders, they were led by civic organizers, they were led by young people.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Guests including civic leaders, nonprofit and philanthropic partners, educators, artists and community members, family and friends are expected to attend the commemoration.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Other democracies have their own civic service programs and traditions.
—Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
They were led by clergy, they were led by business leaders, they were led by civic organizers, they were led by young people.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Guests including civic leaders, nonprofit and philanthropic partners, educators, artists and community members, family and friends are expected to attend the commemoration.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civic
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Urban and regional planners Planners oversee the growth and development of towns and cities.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Private-jet travel with a choice of formats, from regional jaunts to multi-continent itineraries, gives Abercrombie & Kent an edge over the competition.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Ismaël Koné, who appeared to suffer a major leg injury during Canada's 6-0 victory against Qatar earlier tonight, will undergo surgery, according to the national team coach, Jesse Marsch.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Individually, he was named the Gatorade national player of the year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The company has highlighted the block parties happening in Hoboken; bars and restaurants throwing watch parties; changes to municipal laws, such as allowing alcohol-serving establishments to stay open later; and how the influx of tourists has impacted hotels and rentals.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
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The Municipal Park Complex off of Raymaley Road is where the township's municipal offices are located along with the library, a fishing pond, dog park, skate park, pavilions, and nearly a dozen baseball fields.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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As Juneteenth has gained mainstream recognition as a federal holiday, Chef Caldwell remains fiercely protective of its true roots.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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None of that is to say the Newsoms are off the hook in a federal investigation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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After flying overnight from San Antonio back to the Big Apple, Jose Alvarado, also a native New Yorker, took part in a local Puerto Rican Day Parade, and the mayor joined him in the fun.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Yamal first arrived at the Catalan giant aged 7, having previously played for his local club La Torreta.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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But the whistleblower has also had both civil and criminal charges leveled against him, forcing him to spend the last 10-plus years living in exile in Russia.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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In 2008, the DOJ pursued criminal charges and a civil suit.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Civic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civic. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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