SECTIONAL Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

sectional

adjective

Definition of sectional

as in regional

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Recent Examples of sectional That historic win came June 6, the same day Mount Carmel beat Brother Rice 11-1 to win a Class 4A sectional title on its way to a third-place finish in the state. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Complete the look with the matching Juliet loveseat, or shop the entire sectional set with the coffee table, ottomans, and seating for guests. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 Best Amazon Prime Day Furniture Deals Looking to score a major discount on a big-ticket item like a new patio set or sectional sofa? — Emma Ashe, The Spruce, 22 June 2026 The suite came equipped with a family-style dining table, kitchenette, massive sectional couch, and—best of all—a terrace featuring a private infinity pool that looked out into the ocean. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sectional

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However, the ruling has tremendous implications for regional politics--and for any future war between the United States and China.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
The area has also grown to be a regional economic engine with the nearby Alliance development generating billions of dollars in impact.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Definition of regional

Adjective

As tensions rise with the Sacramento County Office of Education, Sacramento City Unified is pressing ahead with a new fiscal sustainability plan aimed at avoiding insolvency and preserving local control.

— Chaewon Chung July 30, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
July brought a wave of restaurant news to the Fort Worth area, from the reopening of a beloved 80-year-old Denton County landmark to the closure of eight local eateries.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Definition of local

Adjective

The other great piece of news is that, yes, this will get a localized release with multiple language support, something that the original PlayStation Portable version never had.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The party has occasionally found fleeting success by leaning into ethnic coalition-building within shifting suburban enclaves, finding localized victories in places such as Orange County’s Little Saigon.

— Dain Fitzgerald, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

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