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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
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Purple wildflowers stick out of mossy grass, and the electric-blue water and white sand look more Caribbean than Arctic.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
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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
Delray Municipal Beach is easy to reach and even easier to enjoy, with clear blue water, wide stretches of sand, and cabana rentals available for those planning to linger.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Purple wildflowers stick out of mossy grass, and the electric-blue water and white sand look more Caribbean than Arctic.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-water
Adjective
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The phenomenon of a wet, rotating oceanic system pummeling the Northeast produced such legendary storms as the Ash Wednesday storm of 1962, the Blizzard of ‘78 and 1993’s Storm of the Century.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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Major Arctic wildland fires delay the onset of snow cover by five days, offshore wind farms in the northern Yellow Sea stabilize ecosystems, and microplastics inhibit oceanic carbon uptake.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The picture that emerges is of a deep-sea world far more active and interconnected than surface observations would suggest.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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Both offer public fishing excursions and private charters, cruising near the shore or heading out to the open ocean for deep-sea fishing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On property, Shore Club offers guests complimentary non-motorized water sports equipment, like snorkels, sea kayaks, paddle boards, and hobie cats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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This stylish retreat on the Rangitahi Peninsula is just a 15-minute stroll from the town center and is surrounded by walking tracks that take you from bush to sea in moments.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Blue-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-water. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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