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Recent Examples of blue-water
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Its economy and military paled in comparison with the United States’s industrial might, blue-water navy, and network of overseas bases.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Go paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake, dive into the deep blue water at Barton Springs, and enjoy some breakfast tacos to complete the Austin trifecta.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Alongside the Yanan segment, CCTV also aired images of the Type 055 destroyer Nanchang carrying out a similar mission while operating with the aircraft carrier Liaoning on a blue-water deployment.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Its economy and military paled in comparison with the United States’s industrial might, blue-water navy, and network of overseas bases.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
Noun
On the Ionian side, Pietragrande Beach in Catanzaro feels dramatic and cinematic, with towering rock formations and deep blue water ideal for diving.
—Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Go paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake, dive into the deep blue water at Barton Springs, and enjoy some breakfast tacos to complete the Austin trifecta.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-water
Adjective
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This heat wave, which is the oceanic equivalent of a heat wave on land, could have broad ramifications for sea life, as warm water species like hammerhead sharks and bluefin tuna migrate into areas where they are normally not seen, and cold-water species move deeper and further north.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Her favorite blends include a viral favorite from British heritage fragrance house, Jo Malone, and an oceanic body spray from none other than Dior, both of which are still available to add to your rotation.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Motives are like deep-sea fish — even our own.—
Sara Wheeler,
Big Think,
17 Apr. 2026
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The trial took place at a depth of 11,483 feet (3,500 meters) during a deep-sea science expedition involving the Chinese research ship named Haiyang Dizhi 2, according to the South China Morning Post.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Alternatively, book one of the two castaway treatment rooms at the beach, glimpsing the turquoise sea through the lentisk and juniper trees.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of bright blue, jellyfish-like sea creatures are washing up on beaches across California.—
Stephanie Zappelli,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Blue-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-water. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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