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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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Recent Examples of blue-water
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
Although it is all encompassed in our little blue marble of a planet, animals can still easily disappear into blue water within seconds. Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The beach is known for its clean, blue water, powdery white sand, and abundant amenities, especially for families. Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue-water
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-water
Adjective
  • The evidence for this clash of oceanic titans comes from sperm whale skin and stomach contents.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026
  • With the oceanic fragrance, perfumer David Molts sought to bottle the vibe of his childhood summers in New England.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Russian Defense Ministry said Friday its air defenses overnight intercepted 553 Ukrainian drones over 18 Russian regions, as well as occupied Crimea and the waters of the Azov and the Black seas.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Choose a cabin surrounded by woods for hiking; a cottage perched on the sea for water sports; a farmhouse near the vineyards for wine-tasting.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • After a Soviet ballistic missile submarine sank in the Pacific Ocean in 1968, the CIA secretly built the Hughes Glomar Explorer, disguised as a deep-sea mining vessel, to recover the wreck from nearly 5,000 meters (16,500 feet) below the surface.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The tests demonstrate the underlying sensing and healing mechanisms, not a finished skin ready to spend years clinging to a deep-sea robot.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Blue-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-water. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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