1
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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2
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
Kerr was a mixed martial artist who fought from 1997 to 2009, winning four ADCC World Championships in his career.
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
For the martial artist and action star Bruce Lee, iconography and vulnerability were entwined.
—New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Regardless of your martial status, this dish unites all those flavors with the umami-deep flavors of steak and beef broth.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Most promising is The Smashing Machine, the new sports biopic of mixed martial artist Mark Kerr from director Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
For the martial artist and action star Bruce Lee, iconography and vulnerability were entwined.
—New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Regardless of your martial status, this dish unites all those flavors with the umami-deep flavors of steak and beef broth.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Most promising is The Smashing Machine, the new sports biopic of mixed martial artist Mark Kerr from director Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for martial
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About 9,614 were in military stockpiles for potential use, including 3,912 that are currently deployed.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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There will be fire trucks, youth groups, classic cars, military vehicles and local dignitaries.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Britain ultimately lost not only because of Washington’s extraordinary tenacity in the war’s several mainland theaters, but also because the king’s men had to stage long sieges, wage desperate naval battles, and take mounting casualties on too many other fronts spread too far apart.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jacksonville can count on several military facilities, including naval stations and a submarine base, and Washington is, of course, home to the Pentagon.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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And at Joe’s Pizza, the counter-service classic continues to represent what many locals consider a textbook New York slice—thin, quick and best eaten folded.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The event welcomed high school and community college students, as well as military veterans exploring post-service careers.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Martial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/martial. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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