high sea
noun
: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters
—usually used in plural
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Hospitality heavyweights like Orient Express, The Ritz-Carlton, Aman and Four Seasons are taking their brand of high-end service to the high seas, betting that affluent travelers would rather board a boutique yacht than a floating megacity.
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Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Zeelander has a sparkling new crown jewel on the high seas.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
The 2023 El Niño wind shear was countered by extremely high sea-surface temperatures in the Atlantic Basin, which fueled storm formation.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Bingo and Bluey are also sailing the high seas on Disney Cruise Line, taking part in dance parties and greeting guests.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
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Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Zeelander has a sparkling new crown jewel on the high seas.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
The 2023 El Niño wind shear was countered by extremely high sea-surface temperatures in the Atlantic Basin, which fueled storm formation.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Bingo and Bluey are also sailing the high seas on Disney Cruise Line, taking part in dance parties and greeting guests.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
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 26 Mar. 2026.
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