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
Callahan's of Calabash is the place for nautical gifts, tees, homemade fudge, and Christmas ornaments.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Soft blues, sandy neutrals, and minimalist nautical elements create a relaxed, inviting feel.
—Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Miami-Dade County may make noisy nautical nightlife a no-no.
—Douglas Hanks, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
While the restrictions were active, no pilots could operate any aircraft in the areas covered by the Notice to Air Missions, or NOTAM, within a 10-nautical-mile radius surrounding El Paso International Airport.
—Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Soft blues, sandy neutrals, and minimalist nautical elements create a relaxed, inviting feel.
—Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Miami-Dade County may make noisy nautical nightlife a no-no.
—Douglas Hanks, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
While the restrictions were active, no pilots could operate any aircraft in the areas covered by the Notice to Air Missions, or NOTAM, within a 10-nautical-mile radius surrounding El Paso International Airport.
—Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
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Alternative navigational tools that don’t rely on GPS, but instead harness quantum technology, are also in development but remain a long way off operational use.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cosco Shipping and subsidiary Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), stopped short of leaving the region, but said vessels headed for the Persian Gulf have been notified to prioritize navigational safety.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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That demonstration confirmed the drone could operate from naval platforms without traditional runways.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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The United States destroyed a key Iranian naval base in the Straight of Hormuz, sinking many vessels present, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the shipping lane was officially closed.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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In addition to containing marine collagen sourced from fish, this powder features vitamin C from acerola cherry and silicon from bamboo, the latter of which helps provide strength and structure to hair, skin, and nails.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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Blake Faucett, marine mammal biologist with FWC and the onsite lead for the manatee rescue, described the animal’s condition.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Some analysts say North Korea may be preparing to formally declare a maritime boundary that could encroach on waters controlled by rival South Korea.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Amelia Island, Florida South of the Golden Isles, just over the maritime boundary between Georgia and Florida, is Amelia Island.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nautical. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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