as in federal
of or relating to a nation
played the home team's national anthem before the start of the soccer game
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as in citizen
a person who owes allegiance to a government and is protected by it
recommended that foreign nationals living in the region evacuate immediately
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Recent Examples of national
Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
The company plans to expand in Europe by investing in data centers, supporting AI education, partnering with governments, seeding national startup funds, and boosting adoption across sectors.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
Another provision would prohibit contributions from foreign nationals, lobbyists, contractors, and individuals seeking pardons for two years after a president leaves office.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 July 2025
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Adjective
Foxx's campaign had gained traction online, fueling speculation in the national media that the race could be close, and Hernandez was the biggest fundraiser in the race, spending nearly $1 million dollars.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
The company plans to expand in Europe by investing in data centers, supporting AI education, partnering with governments, seeding national startup funds, and boosting adoption across sectors.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Noun
Rogel-Jaimes and Romero-Molina are Mexican nationals illegally present in the country, federal prosecutors said.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
Another provision would prohibit contributions from foreign nationals, lobbyists, contractors, and individuals seeking pardons for two years after a president leaves office.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for national
Adjective
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The plan, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, can help pay for losses because of severe weather, attacks by animals introduced to the wild by the federal government, disease or natural disaster.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Both prevailed, and went on to receive billions of dollars’ worth of federal contracts, clearing the way for others.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Noun
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For those without family connections, Canada still lets U.S. citizens stay six months a year, every year, allowing for a part-year retirement option (with no Canadian tax issues).—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Our point is that everyone mentioned above is a private citizen (or used to be) and that none of the people casting public scorn actually know even remotely enough about their personal relationships to be in a position to pass judgment.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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The couple first wed in a civil ceremony on April 18, 1956, before celebrating their union in a separate religious ceremony the next day, per the Napoleonic Code and Roman Catholic Church rules.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The Combs allegations — involving two ex-girlfriends, graphic testimony and a flood of civil suits — made for ideal on-ramps.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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How Ford Might Address Issues To tackle these quality and cost challenges, Ford is intensifying its focus on internal testing and product validation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Charles Work, a former assistant U.S. attorney in the District of Columbia, told CBS News that the Justice Department has removed those serving as its internal watchdogs.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Olivia Heller/The Hustle Fast forward 60 years, and those businesses were contending with aging founders, depleted municipal budgets, and declining fire-truck orders.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
18 July 2025
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Retiree pensions continue to inflict great pain on municipal finances, gobbling up more than 20% of general fund dollars in at least a half-dozen Orange County cities.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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While administration officials tout the bill as a tool to enhance public safety, immigration experts caution that the funding far exceeds what's needed to target serious criminal offenders.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“National.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/national. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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