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
  • Israel responded with a military offensive that has killed over 74,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip according to local health authorities, left the territory in ruins and sparked an ongoing humanitarian catastrophe.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Others in the industry have echoed the importance of space capabilities becoming a critical military asset.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 8 Oct. 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 10 Oct. 2026.

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