Definition of deep-seanext
as in oceanic
of, relating to, or occurring in the open sea chartered a boat to do some deep-sea fishing

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Recent Examples of deep-sea The fleshy glob, which resembled a hatched egg, has been linked to a giant deep-sea anemone with tentacles that reach seven feet in length. Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026 Savor is making butter without agriculture, instead replicating processes found near deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026 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 The drugs were seized at London Gateway, a deep-sea container port about 30 miles from London. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deep-sea
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep-sea
oceanic
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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
  • 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

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“Deep-sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep-sea. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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