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as in military
of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior
the marching band played "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and several other martial airs
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as in naval
of or relating to the armed services
one of the basic tenets of martial law
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Recent Examples of martial
Cavemen had clubs, Vikings had axes, but what can the modern man-about-town brandish to continue this martial tradition, while steering clear of city ordinances and the disapproval of his peers?
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Air Mail, 9 May 2026
Ko’s conception of the wuxia genre centers on imagination as a martial force.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
There was positivity over Karl Urban’s casting as martial artist Johnny Cage.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Opposite him in the octagon is Bren Foster (Xavier Grau), a real-life martial artist and actor whose presence adds another layer of authenticity.
—Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
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Air Mail, 9 May 2026
Ko’s conception of the wuxia genre centers on imagination as a martial force.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
There was positivity over Karl Urban’s casting as martial artist Johnny Cage.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Opposite him in the octagon is Bren Foster (Xavier Grau), a real-life martial artist and actor whose presence adds another layer of authenticity.
—Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for martial
Adjective
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The backstory Park Hyatt Saigon stands on the former site of the Brinks Hotel Officers' Quarters, where US military officials lived during the Vietnam War.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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One is a military veteran who pitches himself as a lifelong civic servant and recently tossed his name in the hat.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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Despite reports of new naval escorts in recent days, a spokesperson for US Central Command said that had not happened.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The Philippines is getting six used Japanese escort destroyers armed with anti-submarine and anti-ship missiles, torpedoes, and naval guns.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Across the tri-service medical corps, encompassing the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the rate of recruitment has consistently struggled to keep pace with separations.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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Head to the former gas station that is Joe’s or the counter-service joint Slap’s.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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“Martial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/martial. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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