Definition of Neptunenext
as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth sailors shipwrecked by the wild waves of Neptune

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Recent Examples of Neptune As the moon joins forces with Neptune, inspiration returns in flashes, but its sextile to Uranus supports fresh ideas, emotional breakthroughs and the courage to try something new. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 More imaginatively, Moe designed a T-shirt that combines the imagery of Neptune, the god of the sea, with Brunson, the lord of the Garden. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 For one thing, the current orbits of Jupiter and Saturn are eccentric, while there are specific structures such as the Kuiper belt that seemingly should have prevented Neptune from moving into its current position. — Jorge Garay, Wired News, 6 June 2026 However, Mars’ opposition to Saturn and Neptune in Aries (your second house of stability) highlights issues with money and your sense of self-worth. — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Neptune
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Noun
  • Serbia occupies a unique position in Europe, as a longtime pro-Russian, Orthodox country lying in a Europhile sea.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Female anglerfish may permit permanent fusion with parasitic mates because male anglerfish are hard to find in the deep sea.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Many rooms and suites offer terraces and ocean views of the Atlantic, and all come with sitting areas, a writing desk, and an iPad to see the daily schedule, order room service, read the newspaper, or contact the concierge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Overlooking the Pacific Coast Highway and the ocean beyond, the modern four-bedroom, six-bathroom home is lined with walls of glass that make the most of the sweeping water views and slide open to unite the indoor and outdoor spaces.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Neptune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Neptune. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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