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 sleeveless asymmetrical dress was crafted from netting, adding to the nautical effect.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
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Artificial light at night affects birds’ circadian rhythm (and that of humans), as well as the animals’ navigational sense.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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Arab women created several firsts in education and precision navigational tools.—
Doris Bittar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But there was little sign that Washington might be willing to abandon its naval blockade and accept the offer.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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By October 2020, 190 of our naval ships, nearly 65% of the deployable fleet, reported at least one infection.—
Arthur Caplan,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Much of Culebra is now protected under the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge, which preserves mangroves, dry forest, and charming coastal habitats used by seabirds and marine life.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Consumers should also pay attention to inactive ingredients, since oils, fragrances and other additives can harm marine life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Activists trying to break Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza said Thursday that Israeli forces intercepted 22 vessels of their flotilla near the Greek island of Crete and detained their crews.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The team also credited support from maritime historians, the Coast Guard and partners who assisted in narrowing the search area.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nautical. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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