1
: of or relating to the arm of the Mediterranean Sea east of Greece
2
: of or relating to the chiefly Bronze Age civilization of the islands of the Aegean Sea and the countries adjacent to it
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In Turkey, authorities evacuated two neighborhoods in the Aegean coastal town of Cesme after a fire that started on an agricultural field spread to a forested area, then threatened some holiday homes in the region.
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arkansasonline.com, 3 July 2025
The best place to take in those Aegean sights, though, may be from the pools.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
Travelers will wander Istanbul’s famed bazaars, fly in hot air balloons over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, and pedal past Lycian ruins along the Aegean coast.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Most of the cotton Nudie uses for denim comes from two suppliers in Turkey’s Aegean region, Akasya and Egecot.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
The movie features Syrian extras who have faced the Aegean crossing depicted in the story.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 May 2025
Setting out to study how these cultures treated their Aegean environments in turn, a team of researchers sampled a series of sediment cores from the sea’s coasts and seafloor.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Ammos Greek With a terrace overlooking JBR Beach and Bluewaters Island, Ammos Greek, at Rixos Premium Dubai JBR, boasts a chic dining ambiance brimming with Aegean coastal charm.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Affordable honors Two local restaurants originally designated as Bib Gourmands — a title that indicates quality food at a great value — lost their designation Thursday: the Aegean restaurant Doya and Zak the Baker in Wynwood.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 3 July 2025
The best place to take in those Aegean sights, though, may be from the pools.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
Travelers will wander Istanbul’s famed bazaars, fly in hot air balloons over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, and pedal past Lycian ruins along the Aegean coast.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Most of the cotton Nudie uses for denim comes from two suppliers in Turkey’s Aegean region, Akasya and Egecot.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
The movie features Syrian extras who have faced the Aegean crossing depicted in the story.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 May 2025
Setting out to study how these cultures treated their Aegean environments in turn, a team of researchers sampled a series of sediment cores from the sea’s coasts and seafloor.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Ammos Greek With a terrace overlooking JBR Beach and Bluewaters Island, Ammos Greek, at Rixos Premium Dubai JBR, boasts a chic dining ambiance brimming with Aegean coastal charm.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Affordable honors Two local restaurants originally designated as Bib Gourmands — a title that indicates quality food at a great value — lost their designation Thursday: the Aegean restaurant Doya and Zak the Baker in Wynwood.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
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