as in aggression
the opinions or actions of people who believe that a country should use military methods, forces, etc., to gain power and to achieve its goals
The administration has been criticized for the militarism of its foreign policy.
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Recent Examples of militarism
Moreover, in conflict and humanitarian situations, violence against LGBTQ+ people shares some key root causes driving violence against women and girls, such as restrictive gender norms and militarism.
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Jenna Norosky, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
All-singing, all-dancing American optimism-cum-militarism isn’t really the play’s subject so much as its mode.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
The larger systems of fossil capitalism and militarism depend on one another.
—Mehrnoush Soroush, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Left means more skeptical of militarism, more secular.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
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Jenna Norosky, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
All-singing, all-dancing American optimism-cum-militarism isn’t really the play’s subject so much as its mode.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
The larger systems of fossil capitalism and militarism depend on one another.
—Mehrnoush Soroush, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Left means more skeptical of militarism, more secular.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for militarism
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Following his Game 1 sluggishness, Wembanyama played with more aggression and decisiveness.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The teen witness said Hunter Metcalf, the victim’s twin brother, told Anthony to leave in an escalating tone of aggression.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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Instead, the ideologues of Russian imperialism have turned to random musings and belligerent hate speech, which seems intended to confuse rather than convince.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Today, supposedly sophisticated moderns have laundered Moloch’s dark faith into militarism, imperialism, and capitalism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Yet signs of pressing persist as the Padres steer solutions toward aggressiveness on the basepaths.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The aggressiveness was needed on a night Spurs head coach directed players to pick Brunson up full-court after San Antonio makes.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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This was an era of over-the-top displays of patriotism and even jingoism; the phrase Let’s make America great again was in.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tapping into national pride — dare say jingoism — might have done the trick.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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For this poet, the first place of childhood and language is his village in the South, a place that has continued to exist in defiance of some of the most brutal forces of occupation, aggression, and now unabashed annihilation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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In a 230-191 vote, the House approved the bill in defiance of House GOP leadership.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 June 2026
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“Militarism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/militarism. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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