NAVAL Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

naval

adjective

Definition of naval

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of or relating to a country's navy a naval base

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Recent Examples of naval The specific charges for trespassing a national defense area are most commonly violating a military security regulation and entering military, naval or Coast Guard property, both of which are misdemeanors. — Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 Formerly a naval base, the Navy Yard has been a hub for economic development in and around the city for over 25 years with the commitment of the PIDC, Philly's public-private economic development commission. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 For Russia's military, Crimea is a vital warm-water naval port to the south. — Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026 In addition to the dozens of World War II Nazi naval vessels near the Serbian town of Prahavo, archaeologists in Hungary have located an extremely rare Wehrmacht military motorcycle, along with the bodies of its two potential crewmembers. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for naval

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Fedorov, a popular minister credited with modernizing Ukraine’s armed forces and accelerating the military’s embrace of technology and drone warfare, was dismissed last month after reportedly falling out with the country’s top military commander.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Russia’s military industries may be capable of building about 1,300 ballistic missiles a year, Zelensky said.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of military

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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

Definition of service

Adjective

Lee joins after inking a deal to star in Tygo, a Korean-language entry in the franchise centered on his former child soldier turned mercenary, which is in post-production.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
Appearing as push notifications, emails and messages within the settings app, Apple threat notifications are sent to users who may be targeted by mercenary spyware attacks.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026

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