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
But each vessel, shares a similar platform and is meant to roam the high seas, with a 4,000-nautical-mile range that could carry its owner just about anywhere.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
The interiors feature warm wood tones, contemporary furnishings, and subtle nautical touches.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
In his essay, Halifax used a nautical metaphor.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Alongside other elite operators like Ponant and Aqua Expeditions, not to mention private yachts hosting fewer than 15 guests — the bar for truly top-shelf nautical escapes is rising fast.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
The interiors feature warm wood tones, contemporary furnishings, and subtle nautical touches.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
In his essay, Halifax used a nautical metaphor.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Alongside other elite operators like Ponant and Aqua Expeditions, not to mention private yachts hosting fewer than 15 guests — the bar for truly top-shelf nautical escapes is rising fast.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nautical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
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Arab women created several firsts in education and precision navigational tools.—
Doris Bittar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The lighthouse at the edge of Key Biscayne remains in working condition, but is no longer a navigational guide.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The finalized program is projected to shape naval aviation for decades.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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The naval blockade of Iranian ports stays on.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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This photograph aims to highlight the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, showcasing the beauty of the king penguins in their natural habitat, while also underscoring the importance of preserving these unique underwater forests.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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The California marine heat wave is already having an impact on the Pacific Ocean’s food web.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sidharth Kaushal, a research fellow in sea power at the Royal United Services Institute think tank, said mine-clearing and creating a warning system for maritime threats were more likely roles for the coalition than warships escorting commercial tankers though the strait.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Michael Loria The number of vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz remains well below average, according to an analysis of Kpler Risk and Compliance, a global intelligence firm that tracks maritime traffic.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nautical. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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