SECTIONAL Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

sectional

adjective

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Recent Examples of sectional Quantity is what the internet warehouse is primarily known for, but this specific sale is great for shopping select living room and bedroom furniture, like staple sectional sofas and sturdy bed frames for up 50% off. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 In November 2025, Wilson and Yorktown won the Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 4A sectional championship. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 Best Walmart Outdoor Dining Set Deals Walmart’s end-of-season outdoor dining deals cover just about any setup, like small-space-friendly sectional sets that tuck into tight patio corners and eight-piece options suitable for large gatherings. — Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026 Now my exact sectional and other Albany Park furniture pieces are on sale for Labor Day for up to 40 percent off. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sectional

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According to promoter Live Nation, the European leg broke several regional records, including the fastest-selling rap show in Greece and the biggest arena sales for a rap artist in Zagreb, Belgrade and Sofia.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
The broader Spanish presence also includes independent stands from Atresmedia Sales, DeAPlaneta Entertainment, Movistar Plus International, RTVE Commercial and The Mediapro Studio, alongside regional umbrellas Basque Audiovisual and Catalan Films.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of regional

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to citizens last month to avoid foreign travel and buying gold, to ease the pressure on the local currency.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Thanks in part to the unique London arrangement, the team’s local revenue ranked 25th.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of local

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Those school resource officers cover multiple schools in localized areas, according to the district’s social media posts.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Along with the four airframes, the container also holds integrated communications gear, localized power systems, and aircraft sustainment/maintenance equipment.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

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