as in navigational
of or relating to navigation of the sea
collected sextants and other antique nautical equipment
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Recent Examples of nautical
The classic silhouette and nautical-inspired stripe pattern, available in four cheerful color options, give it an effortlessly polished look.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The interiors incorporate nautical references to Santa Cruz’s surf culture and fishing history, most evident in the palette of watery blues and driftwood grays—a nod to the Pacific visible from nearly every room.
—Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
Cuba’s government displayed on the broadcast nautical maps to show where the Pro-Line was spotted, its route through Cuban waters and the location where the shooting occurred.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
The spa While the treatments are serious business at this top-notch spa, The Palm Springs Yacht Club is also here for plenty of tongue-in-cheek-fun, doubling down on the nautical theme and decked out in various hues of blue and stripes, with boating references everywhere.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The interiors incorporate nautical references to Santa Cruz’s surf culture and fishing history, most evident in the palette of watery blues and driftwood grays—a nod to the Pacific visible from nearly every room.
—Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
Cuba’s government displayed on the broadcast nautical maps to show where the Pro-Line was spotted, its route through Cuban waters and the location where the shooting occurred.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
The spa While the treatments are serious business at this top-notch spa, The Palm Springs Yacht Club is also here for plenty of tongue-in-cheek-fun, doubling down on the nautical theme and decked out in various hues of blue and stripes, with boating references everywhere.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
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The statue is illuminated at night, doubling as a navigational aid for sailors.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the navigational challenges for vessels and aircraft in the region, interference with satellite navigation systems could also hamper the responses of emergency services which rely on navigation aids, Dyer said, in a call with CNBC.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That was the largest naval-convoy endeavor since the Second World War, and included aircraft carriers and reconnaissance planes.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Expanding naval strength The two vessels are among the largest and most powerful destroyers in the world.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Song, a former marine reservist, hosted tactical training sessions.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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At the time Trump made the comments, marine traffic was being disrupted in the Persian Gulf.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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As naval forces continue to adopt autonomous systems, such advancements are likely to play a crucial role in shaping the future of underwater warfare and maritime security.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Trump has given Iran the deadline to loosen its grip on the critical maritime passage for the oil and shipping trades after extending his initial deadline Monday evening by five days, citing progress in peace negotiations.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nautical. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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