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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
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Growing up in India, Shubhangi Seth had always imagined her dream wedding on the mesmerizing shores of Italy’s Lake Como, ringed by stunning alpine peaks and piercing blue water. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026 In another image, Brown was photographed floating underwater in a pool, her dark hair drifting across the bright blue water as sunlight reflected across the surface. Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue-water
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-water
Adjective
  • Panthalassa previously conducted oceanic field tests using its Ocean-1, Ocean-2, and Wavehopper designs in 2021 and 2024 to verify the stability of its power generation and navigational software.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
  • But other sea life could struggle While not solely the work of El Niño, warmer oceanic waters can wreak havoc on ocean life.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • The guests keep coming; the sea, beaches, cafes, and tourist infrastructure are working.
    Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • So far, the sea animals haven’t been wrong.
    Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • Excellent deep-sea fishing and the allure of new luxury vacation community called Cinnamon Shore are just two reasons to consider this Texas coastal town.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Its namesake ingredient—mineral-rich deep-sea water sourced near Korea's Dokdo region—is naturally packed with skin-balancing minerals like magnesium and calcium.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026

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“Blue-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-water. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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