MUNICIPAL Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

municipal

adjective

Definition of municipal

as in federal

of or relating to the government of a city or town municipal government a municipal election

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Recent Examples of municipal Slated to be developed at 300 Holger Way, residents have until July 20 to appeal the decision, a municipal planning official told this news organization. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 As municipal incineration services shut down, garbage piled up throughout the city. — Rebecca Florsheim, STAT, 17 July 2026 Starting with municipal elections gives Maryland the opportunity to evaluate new technology carefully, transparently and responsibly before considering broader applications. — Sam Kinch, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2026 Homes with well water are especially likely to experience this issue, but municipal water systems can also contain enough iron to leave stains. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for municipal

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Adjective

The federal health agency has received nearly 7,000 reports of people across the country experiencing diarrhea and other symptoms associated with cyclosporiasis.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
The call led to a massive local, state and federal law enforcement presence racing up the one-lane road to the campsite, located 2,000 feet up in rough terrain in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, authorities said.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of federal

Adjective

The results have shown — from 5-7 and missing a bowl game in 2022 to 7-6 in 2023 to 10-3 in 2024 but collapsing at the end to 13-3 and a run to the national championship last season.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Meanwhile, Burberry unveiled a hyper-British, globally resonant campaign, A Good Sport, leaning on a cast of national and international names.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Definition of national

Adjective

Many prominent opposition leaders have been imprisoned, forced into exile or stripped of their Nicaraguan citizenship, while opposition parties and independent civic organizations have lost their legal status.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
That would have been even a few more million bucks on top of what already looks more like a philanthropic civic act more than a savvy investment on Tullman’s impassioned part, but an enthusiastic punter can dream.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of civic

Adjective

Lee Chun Ho lost his mother, brother, niece and the domestic worker who cared for their family.

— New York Times, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Hamstring tears to Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams in their domestic club seasons removed that quick attacking threat from the flanks and led to a one of the biggest shocks of the tournament, the Cape Verde draw.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of domestic

Adjective

In recent months, with his cancer diagnosis now public, his attitude had softened and the prospect of him coming back to the stadium was dangling.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
End Wokeness posted a similar critique, arguing the footage conflicted with Hostin's previous public comments about equal treatment under the law.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of public

Adjective

Adobe's Aaliyah Taylor, a Senior Community Events Manager, faces internal debate over her strong personal brand being an asset or liability.

— Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
In Montana, Marshall Bloom, an associate director at Rocky Mountain Labs, told the Ravalli County Board of Health in a July meeting that the scientists have been suspended and aren’t allowed on campus amid an internal NIH investigation.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of internal

Adjective

This work to address data center load variability comes at a time of mounting public and governmental pressure.

— Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026
Records obtained by the Star-Telegram show governmental agencies in the state will fight to withhold information that has been deemed public, raising questions about transparency while taxpayers shoulder litigation costs.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

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