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as in military
of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior
the marching band played "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and several other martial airs
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as in naval
of or relating to the armed services
one of the basic tenets of martial law
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Recent Examples of martial
One of America’s most famous martial artists, and certainly the most frequently memed, Norris leveraged his black belt skills to build a successful television and film career.
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Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The martial artist turned action icon also became famous in the digital era with online memes and jokes.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
The actor and martial artist died Thursday, his family confirmed in a post on social media.
—Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Chuck Norris, the martial artist and action movie icon whose toughness became an increasingly exaggerated legend among his adoring fans, has died.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
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Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The martial artist turned action icon also became famous in the digital era with online memes and jokes.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
The actor and martial artist died Thursday, his family confirmed in a post on social media.
—Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Chuck Norris, the martial artist and action movie icon whose toughness became an increasingly exaggerated legend among his adoring fans, has died.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for martial
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On the broader military front, thousands of Marines aboard the USS Tripoli arrived in the Middle East on Friday, with additional forces en route from the West Coast.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Many Iranians worry the country’s people are being treated as collateral by military leaders involved in the conflict, Saeedi said.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The naval preparation in the Red Sea comes as roughly 2,000 ships and 20,000 crew members remain stuck in the Persian Gulf.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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Wiseman, 50, was born in Baltimore and had a career as a naval aviator and test pilot before being chosen as an astronaut candidate in 2009.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Esteworld positions itself within this ecosystem as a multi-service provider spanning plastic surgery, medical aesthetics, dental treatments, and hair restoration.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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That combination explains why a simple counter-service meal can generate a debate seen by millions.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Martial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/martial. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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