high sea
noun
: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters
—usually used in plural
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This is not the first time that Leonor has taken fashion inspiration from her ever-stylish mother since returning from the high seas.
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Ben Jureidini, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
Humphreys Yacht Design is bringing a new custom creation to the high seas.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
Landlubbers may sniff, but before anyone reaches for their air violin, understand that the above real-life instances are mere nautical nits compared to a more serious consequence of frequently living the high life on the high seas.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
The celebration continued a few days later as the yacht sailed from Rome to Malta, where the aforementioned stars joined Tom Brady, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Tessa Thompson for the high seas festivities.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Ben Jureidini, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
Humphreys Yacht Design is bringing a new custom creation to the high seas.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
Landlubbers may sniff, but before anyone reaches for their air violin, understand that the above real-life instances are mere nautical nits compared to a more serious consequence of frequently living the high life on the high seas.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
The celebration continued a few days later as the yacht sailed from Rome to Malta, where the aforementioned stars joined Tom Brady, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Tessa Thompson for the high seas festivities.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for high sea
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“High sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20sea. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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