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
His work often serves as commentary on polarizing issues, including migration, militarism, politics and capitalism.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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.
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
The larger systems of fossil capitalism and militarism depend on one another.
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Mehrnoush Soroush,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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.
—
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for militarism
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This time in the ring, Louis was supported by white and Black Americans alike, who were more unified against German aggression as World War II loomed.
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Twelve years later, there’s more salt and pepper in Rogen’s beard and more vinegar in his demeanor; the let-it-all-hang-out comic boisterousness of his Judd Apatow days has hardened into a shell of middle-aged aggression.
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The Panama Canal, a symbol of rising US imperialism, was the destination for the very first overseas presidential trip, by Teddy Roosevelt in 1906.
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The very American imperialism that so endangered Muslim life had its roots in genocide and enslavement, the latter of which always took particular interest in black women.
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Dillon Thieneman’s speed Since draft night in April, Thieneman has been lauded for his combination of speed, instincts and aggressiveness.
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This is a lineup structured to thrive with a small-ball approach — high batting average, chaos and aggressiveness on the basepaths, and manufacturing runs.
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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.
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Tapping into national pride — dare say jingoism — might have done the trick.
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But the results also suggested that in an earlier era, dark energy could have grown stronger, in seeming defiance of the law of energy conservation.
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Instead, Defendants appear to be actively undermining the restoration of the Kennedy Center’s name, in a petty act of defiance.
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“Militarism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/militarism. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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