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Definition of blue-waternext
as in oceanic
of, relating to, or occurring in the open sea an experienced hand at blue-water sailing in the South Pacific

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noun

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Adjective
For now, the Type 004 is a clear sign of China’s push to become a real blue-water naval power. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026 The days when a seafaring nation could rely on a blue-water fleet of major combat ships numbering less than one or two hundred hulls is over. — David Szondy april 20, New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
Cavallari wore her shoulder-length blond hair in loose waves as a pool, blue water and distant skyline filled the background. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Crystal blue water at the public beaches, kayaking near manatees, and the nearby Myakka River State Park, which is home to cranes, alligators, gopher tortoises, the elusive Florida panther, and hundreds of other species. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue-water
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-water
Adjective
  • El Niño is like dropping a rock in a pond, says Daniel Vimont, professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
    — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Located within an uplifted section of oceanic crust known as an ophiolite, the Bulqizë reservoir generates its own continuous supply of clean energy.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • Perched high in the cliffs, built into the rock face overlooking the sea, and within view of the sweet fishing village of Conca dei Marini, the property is just a quick drive to Amalfi, but still feels a million miles away from the tourists.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As Hungary is landlocked, the lake is sometimes known as the country's internal sea, measuring nearly 80km long and about 14km wide at its widest point.
    — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The development marked the first ship-to-ship commercial ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel in the United States.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The refinery was initially planned to be built in Tanzania’s coastal town of Tanga, but Dangote said it was later determined that Lamu had deeper waters, solid ground capable of supporting the heavy equipment, and deep-sea access.
    — Evelyne Musambi, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Blue-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-water. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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