NAVAL Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

naval

adjective

Definition of naval

as in GI

of or relating to a country's navy a naval base

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Recent Examples of naval Analysts say this creates a layered defensive network capable of attacking naval forces from different directions and at varying distances. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026 Countries that can manufacture aircraft, naval vessels, critical infrastructure and advanced technologies more quickly will enjoy advantages that extend far beyond economics. — Ariyan Kabir, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Last year, Hadrian raised $260 million, with funding from Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, to build a new factory and bolster naval defense capabilities. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 The naval flyers’ Virginia and Florida encounters are by no means the only experience the military has had with UAPs. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for naval

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Recent attacks have also exposed how Russia’s air defense systems were not designed to combat drones, but rather to shoot down conventional military aircraft and missiles, analysts previously told CNN.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
By the 1950s, the brand moved beyond military function to everyday style (the appearance of James Dean’s Wayfarers in Rebel Without a Cause certainly helped).

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

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Imperiale said the Endowment remains focused specifically on Veteran employment and that its storytelling emphasizes post-service careers, leadership and community contribution rather than military recruitment.

— Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Centro Cocina Mexicana, Terminal A This counter-service version of Centro Cocina Mexicana serves classic Mexican dishes, plus an all-day breakfast menu.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

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When the mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin rebelled against Putin, in 2023, the Wall Street Journal reported that then security council chief Nikolai Patrushev, age 75, orchestrated the plane crash that killed the rebel leader.

— Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
Now, with one-year mercenary players plus rapid roster turnover, the first game deters even the most addicted sports gambler.

— Mac Engel July 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

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