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
Its blue stripe print adds a summery, nautical touch to the set.
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2025
Freshwater pearls and nautical nods by way of accessories complete the look that’s simply divine off the dock.
—Footwear News, 3 July 2025
Other pieces in the limited-edition collection, which will be available to buy in mid-July, nod to a nautical theme, inspired by the sailor suits Queen Victoria dressed her children in back in the 19th century.
—Monique Jessen, People.com, 7 July 2025
Hallmarks include nautical stripes, woven raffia, and lightweight knits that work any time of year.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2025
Freshwater pearls and nautical nods by way of accessories complete the look that’s simply divine off the dock.
—Footwear News, 3 July 2025
Other pieces in the limited-edition collection, which will be available to buy in mid-July, nod to a nautical theme, inspired by the sailor suits Queen Victoria dressed her children in back in the 19th century.
—Monique Jessen, People.com, 7 July 2025
Hallmarks include nautical stripes, woven raffia, and lightweight knits that work any time of year.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
Adjective
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The expansion of China's naval presence comes as the U.S. is preoccupied with tensions in the Middle East, prompting the repositioning of a pair of aircraft carriers—USS Carl Vinson and USS Nimitz—earlier this year and leaving a naval power gap in the western Pacific.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Flags at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations will also be flown at half-staff.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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These places can clearly be essential marine habitats, especially for sharks, supporting different species and life stages in different ways.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Thanks to a 911 call from one of the bystanders watching from a nearby condominium balcony, members of a marine rescue crew eventually made their way to the two men.—
Michele Haddon,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Chinese maritime forces have responded with blockades at disputed reefs and forceful measures during confrontations with Philippine government vessels.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Given its relaxed atmosphere, rich maritime history, and spectacular views of Long Island Sound, Eastchester Bay and NYC, City Island will always lure new visitors to its island setting.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nautical. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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