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Recent Examples of blue-water
David Szondy
april 20, New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
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
Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
It’s known for its incredibly stunning blue water.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
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
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
Noun
The incredibly stunning blue water alone is worth the drive.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
It’s known for its incredibly stunning blue water.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-water
Adjective
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In scenes where Yura remembers her childhood and its connection to the beast, the animation takes on a gauzier, more primitive style that matches the film’s more cosmic, oceanic themes.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Underwater suites with floor-to-ceiling windows peering directly into an aquarium with 65,000 animals furthers the oceanic theme, while a variety of dining and entertainment options ensure more than enough activity on land.—
Asa Canty,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As deep-sea robotics continues to evolve, such systems are expected to play a larger role not only in archaeology but also in subsea inspection, resource mapping, and environmental monitoring.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the house reef, there’s snorkelling and paddleboarding; guests preferring deep-sea action can request private yacht excursions or big-game fishing sessions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many of us have dreamed of stepping into Carrie Bradshaw’s walk-in closet and surveying a sea of Manolo Blahnik shoe boxes.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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The mothers stay with them for up to two weeks before heading out to hunt at sea.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Blue-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-water. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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