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 high-neck, loose-fitting tank top and relaxed shorts feature subtle stripes that give it a slightly nautical touch without being too on-the-nose.
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Serena & Lily channels calm, coastal vibes for your beach house or back porch, featuring lots of wicker and nautical blues and whites.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
An eclectic collection of vintage finds awaits at Bay Breeze Antiques, including nautical and beach-themed pieces like rattan furniture and kitschy pelican lamps.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
From all these locations, Regulus will disappear behind the moon's dark limb against a cobalt-blue sky during nautical or late twilight, with the sun at least 12 degrees below the horizon.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Serena & Lily channels calm, coastal vibes for your beach house or back porch, featuring lots of wicker and nautical blues and whites.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
An eclectic collection of vintage finds awaits at Bay Breeze Antiques, including nautical and beach-themed pieces like rattan furniture and kitschy pelican lamps.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
From all these locations, Regulus will disappear behind the moon's dark limb against a cobalt-blue sky during nautical or late twilight, with the sun at least 12 degrees below the horizon.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
Adjective
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Kim separately supervised the navigational manoeuvrability of one of its two modern navy destroyers being tested for deployment, KCNA said.—
Jack Kim,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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For example, for aircraft headed across the Atlantic that encounter GNSS interference near the Black Sea, Hay said air traffic control would make sure the vehicles are spaced a greater distance apart for safety in case navigational reliability were to be comprised.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It was moved a day later to a naval base on the mainland for inspection and the explosives were later destroyed, according to Greece’s public broadcaster, ERT.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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For the first time, officials confirmed that the large warship will use nuclear power and act as a heavily armed command ship for future naval operations.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Sharks play an essential role in balancing ocean ecosystems; their presence signals a healthy marine environment.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The small fish, also known as remoras, are known for attaching themselves to larger marine animals — including whales and sharks — for protection, free transportation and food.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The deployment could also shape how the service uses autonomous systems in other coastal and maritime regions in the coming years.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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On Monday, the IRGC announced a new maritime control area that covered a large area to the west and east of the strait, stretching into the Gulf of Oman, according to a map issued with the announcement.—
Eleni Giokos,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nautical. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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