Thesaurus results for NAUTICAL

nautical

adjective

ˈnȯ-ti-kəl

Definition of nautical

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 Just across the river from Portrait Firenze, Hotel Lungarno—also owned by the Ferragamo family—exudes retro style, with nautical blue and white interiors and a blue-chip art collection that includes sketches by Picasso and Miro. — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 That nautical colorway extends to the canopy and seats, both of which are covered in a new indoor-outdoor fabric designed by Garage Italia and produced by Mariaflora. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026 To the designers, Americana style (and its coastal, cottage, and nautical offshoots) is homey, filled with timeworn textures, and rooted in nostalgia. — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026 Style them with wide-leg jeans and a striped tee to lean into the nautical look, or dress them up with a mini skirt and a crewneck sweater. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nautical

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That makes Mary Schiavo, who is a former Inspector General of the Transportation Department, think the plane may have lost its navigational instruments just as a storm moved across its path on radar.

— John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Weise said the jet would likely have had about 400 to 1,000 gallons of fuel on board, so crews would investigate if there are any navigational hazards or signs of pollution.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of navigational

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But El Niño conditions and an ongoing marine heat wave have pushed ocean temperatures 10 to 13 degrees higher than normal, providing a far-more-conducive environment for Rachel.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
These damselfish are omnivorous generalists, which makes their diet quite broad and adaptable compared to many marine species.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of marine

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De La Rosa is also charged with violence against maritime navigation, resulting in death, according to the indictment.

— David Goodhue October 12, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
As Green Oceans focuses on the environmental and maritime safety impacts of offshore wind development, Lombardi said the discovery could have implications for future permitting decisions.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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