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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
Some opt for a martial patriotism, voluntarily enlisting or just waving the flag at rallies.
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Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 16 July 2025
In 2013, Sullivan married mixed martial artist Sam Alvey.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 20 July 2025
In addition to her budding acting career, Stewart is a singer, musician and martial artist with two world champion titles under her belt.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 July 2025
In any case, Giles, 32, is a talented mixed martial artist.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 16 July 2025
In 2013, Sullivan married mixed martial artist Sam Alvey.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 20 July 2025
In addition to her budding acting career, Stewart is a singer, musician and martial artist with two world champion titles under her belt.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 July 2025
In any case, Giles, 32, is a talented mixed martial artist.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for martial
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Such drills have been routine at US military bases for years, but Wednesday’s shooting is a reminder that even the most rigorous preparation can’t ensure complete safety.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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In this dark time, a private military corporation called PAX ARMATA fills the power vacuum, setting up a conflict between nations and companies.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rivera Lynch, who was born in Milwaukee, lived with his dad in Middleburg, Fla., where the father is a command information system security manager at the nearby naval air base.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Since December, Moscow has sought ties with the new government in a bid to preserve its strategic military bases there, especially the Tartus naval base.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Military service offers both personal growth and long-term career stability, allowing individuals to serve their country while preparing for a successful post-service career.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
5 Sep. 2024
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Does your company take steps to anonymize user data when it is used for its own purposes, shared with service providers, or shared with non-service provider third parties?—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
4 Dec. 2023
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“Martial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/martial. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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