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soldierly

adjective

Definition of soldierlynext
as in military
of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior Noah Webster's brief contribution to the Revolutionary cause suggests that his soldierly skills were few

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  1. military
  2. martial
Adjective
  • The White House is describing the pomp and circumstance of the three-day visit, including a military review, formal state dinner, and multiple meetings and sit-downs, as a demonstration of respect.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026
  • His address last year came months after the 12-day Israel-Iran war that saw the assassination of many of the Islamic Republic's highest military and political leaders and once again broke down weeks of negotiations with the United States.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of military
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  • The advertising operation includes demographic and lifestyle information, such as education, martial status, and household income and makeup, Florida claims.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The families of Texas chiropractor John Giusti, 46, and martial artist Brent Rosenkranz, 42, identified them as the two people whose bodies were recovered, according to Hannah Barricks, a liaison for the families.
    — Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of martial
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“Soldierly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soldierly. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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