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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
  • Attractions include oceanic wave pools, lazy rivers, and over 50 slides and attractions.
    Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
  • Summer nail trends have brought an array of different aesthetics, but the tropical, oceanic vibe continues to be popular.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • The enemies today are no longer on the battlefields, dropping bombs from the air or firing on our ships from under the sea.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • As teams continue to host training camp in unusual locations, and as the NFL continues to schedule games over seas, this year’s jock tax has numerous intricacies that affect a player’s after-tax salary income.
    Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 6 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 11 Aug. 2026.

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