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
Founded during a time when African Americans were often excluded from mainstream collegiate organizations, Black fraternities and sororities have long served as networks for leadership development, civic engagement, professional advancement and community service.
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
One of the biggest pieces of local civic news during my childhood was the restoration of the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western passenger station, a grand French Renaissance-style terminal completed in 1908.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
To understand why men might have adopted a clothing system that prioritized plainness and conformity over color and change, this book investigates the gradual crystallization of this civic uniform of masculinity.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Churches, labor unions, civic organizations, political clubs, mutual aid societies, and community development organizations became pathways to representation, influence, and advancement.
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Basil Smikle,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
One of the biggest pieces of local civic news during my childhood was the restoration of the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western passenger station, a grand French Renaissance-style terminal completed in 1908.
—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
To understand why men might have adopted a clothing system that prioritized plainness and conformity over color and change, this book investigates the gradual crystallization of this civic uniform of masculinity.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Churches, labor unions, civic organizations, political clubs, mutual aid societies, and community development organizations became pathways to representation, influence, and advancement.
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Basil Smikle,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civic
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Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
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The regional sales tax proposal would generate about $1 billion a year for multiple Bay Area transit agencies.
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The trend first emerged in March as Norway was preparing for the World Cup and has quickly become the country’s trademark national celebration.
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The Current organization is playing host to the Dutch men’s national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup at its Riverside training facility.
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The statue honors the service and sacrifice of first responders and depicts Rose Conroy, the first woman to serve as chief of a professional municipal fire department in California, House said.
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And since the centers generally have low employee numbers, the centers don’t add to commuter traffic or place demand for other municipal services.
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The plan is aimed at raising revenue to offset federal cuts that are expected to leave millions of Californians without access to healthcare.
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Per the letter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the parent organization of the CCC, must conduct a performance investigation into its commitment to federal priorities.
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The army chief said that in addition to the Daily Monitor, his closure directive also targeted local broadcaster NTV, also part of Nation Media Group.
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After Kinney's death was announced, friends, family members and local community members shared tributes to her on social media.
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But this safeguard falls short — especially given new civil and criminal penalties for election officials that are tucked into this bill.
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Lizzo has strongly and repeatedly denied the allegations, and the civil case is ongoing.
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“Civic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civic. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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