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
It is meant to combine a somewhat nautical look with a contemporary residential feel.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Drinky Crow is an adorable little bird who is also suicidally depressed and a raging alcoholic, living with his drunk Irish monkey buddy Uncle Gabby in a 19th-century nautical pastiche.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Best Nightlife The Port of Call and Dive Inspired by ports around the world, The Port of Call crafts exquisite cocktails in its nautical bar—and a trip to Mystic isn’t complete without trying 2024 James Beard Award best chef finalist Reneé Touponce’s beef empanadas.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
The classic silhouette and nautical-inspired stripe pattern, available in four cheerful color options, give it an effortlessly polished look.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Drinky Crow is an adorable little bird who is also suicidally depressed and a raging alcoholic, living with his drunk Irish monkey buddy Uncle Gabby in a 19th-century nautical pastiche.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Best Nightlife The Port of Call and Dive Inspired by ports around the world, The Port of Call crafts exquisite cocktails in its nautical bar—and a trip to Mystic isn’t complete without trying 2024 James Beard Award best chef finalist Reneé Touponce’s beef empanadas.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
The classic silhouette and nautical-inspired stripe pattern, available in four cheerful color options, give it an effortlessly polished look.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
Adjective
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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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Military aircraft and naval vessels operate near Taiwan on a near-daily basis, part of a sustained effort to exert pressure and test responses.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine’s Sea Baby naval drones have repeatedly hit Russian ships in the Black Sea.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Today, local communities patrol the waters, enforce fishing rules and monitor tourism activity, largely financed by tourism revenues, including from a 700,000 Indonesian rupiah ($40) marine park entry fee.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The preserve and elephant seal viewing areas at Año Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County are set to reopen, following a deadly bird flu outbreak that has infected dozens of marine mammals.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The basis of which is rooted in a centuries-old maritime law.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Extensive maritime surveys at Copenhagen Harbor have been underway since 2020.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nautical. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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