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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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blue water

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noun

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Recent Examples of blue water
Adjective
Its milky blue waters are rich in silica, algae, and minerals, giving the lagoon its distinctive color and reputed skin-healing properties. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025 According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the spring is approximately 13 feet across, and the light blue water inside it is about 109 degrees Fahrenheit and sits about one foot below the spring’s rim. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 15 July 2025 The stunning blue water isn’t the only fascinating feature of the lake. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025 The sight of clear, blue water is synonymous with a sense of peace. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 May 2025 The Rooms Fifty-five villas stretch across a private peninsula surrounded by vegetation and Miyakojima’s famous blue waters. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025 The picture showed the two ladies standing in clear blue water, smiling from ear to ear for the camera. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 25 June 2025 Turks and Caicos is a trendy spot to enjoy gorgeous blue waters and incredible beaches. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 The sapphire blue waters, heated by volcanic hot springs, attract serious swimmers and local children in life vests alike. Lauren Mechling, Vogue, 19 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue water
Adjective
  • Cate Blanchett styled a sculptural, oceanic design courtesy of Dilara Fındıkoğlu for the 2025 Serpentine Gallery Summer Party on Tuesday in London.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
  • National defense in McKinley’s day largely meant preventing invasions—an undemanding task, given the country’s peaceful neighbors and oceanic moats.
    Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Adjective
  • After a horrifying deep-sea virtual reality experience sent Whoopi Goldberg tumbling to the ground in recent years, the EGOT-winning actress has once again sounded the alarm over the technological apocalypse — particularly intrusive artificial intelligence.
    EW.com, EW.com, 9 July 2025
  • The bow wreckage now supports a biodiverse community of deep-sea corals, anemones, and basket stars, utilizing the hull as their habitat.
    Cara Tabachnick July 8, CBS News, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • During the spring and early fall, travelers can enjoy mild temperatures, calm seas, and fewer crowds.
    Mina Agnos, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
  • Des pite the challenges of enforcement in a vast sector where goods are often shipped in covert ways by busy air and sea routes, observers also say that more can be done in China.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 July 2025

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“Blue water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue%20water. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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