Definition of aquaticnext
as in underwater
living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water a lifelong fascination with sharks and other fearsome aquatic creatures

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Recent Examples of aquatic Inis the Energy of the Sea is an aquatic, unisex scent that stays light and airy thanks to its cologne formula. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026 Its crystal-clear, nutrient-dense water, filtered through chalk and fed by numerous springs, creates a perfect aquatic ecosystem and the setting for a picture-book private house by the riverbank. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026 Cirque Italia brings water effects, performances, music and lights to transform the stage into the troupe’s version of an aquatic dream. Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026 Penthiopyrad, which stops fungal respiration and is toxic to aquatic life, was found on strawberries, peaches, plums, green beans, celery, carrots and bell peppers. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aquatic
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  • An underwater robot circled the wreck site of the USS Monitor to get new high-res images of the famous ship.
    Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2026
  • After the material is pumped up to the ship, the Metals Company releases it back into the ocean, creating large, muddy underwater plumes.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • One of the major functions of modern navies is submarine hunting.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Last December, lawmakers passed a short-term funding bill that included $5.7 billion in emergency funding for the submarine industrial base.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025

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“Aquatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquatic. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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