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 That would likely require a far larger naval presence and potentially tens of thousands of ground troops. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 In Dunkirk, the Irish actor led the troops as British naval officer Commander Bolton. — Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 The attacks, involving fighter aircraft, drones and naval vessels, struck missile and drone facilities, naval assets and coastal defense systems to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping, Centcom said. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Under the deal, Gabler will oversee the platform’s commercialization, integration with host submarines, and delivery to future naval customers. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for naval

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Other military facilities were also hit, according to CENTCOM.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
The defense plan calling for a 15 billion pound ($20 billion) spending boost is much smaller than military leaders had sought and has been criticized for not being fully funded under the current budget.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026

Definition of military

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The first sequence plays out with breathtaking suspense, the second with wrenching tragedy; the difference is calibrated by the composer Ludwig Göransson, whose score pulses with mournful dissonance and martial fury.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Tyler married former Olympic martial artist Robert Sullivan in 1973.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of martial

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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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