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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
Cavemen had clubs, Vikings had axes, but what can the modern man-about-town brandish to continue this martial tradition, while steering clear of city ordinances and the disapproval of his peers?
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Air Mail, 9 May 2026
Ko’s conception of the wuxia genre centers on imagination as a martial force.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
There was positivity over Karl Urban’s casting as martial artist Johnny Cage.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Opposite him in the octagon is Bren Foster (Xavier Grau), a real-life martial artist and actor whose presence adds another layer of authenticity.
—Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
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Air Mail, 9 May 2026
Ko’s conception of the wuxia genre centers on imagination as a martial force.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
There was positivity over Karl Urban’s casting as martial artist Johnny Cage.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Opposite him in the octagon is Bren Foster (Xavier Grau), a real-life martial artist and actor whose presence adds another layer of authenticity.
—Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for martial
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Oil prices and global stocks seesawed Monday as fighting in Iran kept the Strait of Hormuz closed, sending Brent crude above $112 a barrel before retreating on signs that a wider military strike might pause.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The war in Iran is deeply unpopular The CBS poll found that 66% of respondents disapprove of the way Trump is handling the situation with Iran, and 61% disapprove of all military action against it.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
18 May 2026
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Attack drones and autonomous boats have repeatedly challenged conventional naval operations in regions including the Black Sea and Red Sea.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Malaysia inked a deal for the NSM anti-ship missile system in 2018 for Kongsberg to arm Malaysia’s new class of littoral combat ships under a broader naval modernization program.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Head to the former gas station that is Joe’s or the counter-service joint Slap’s.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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The counter-service operation blends methods from across the Carolinas.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Martial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/martial. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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