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 For most, this would have sufficed for nautical recreation. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 The accompanying bathroom sports a double vanity, a soaking tub, and a porthole window that reflects the nautical setting. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 June 2026 At fan gatherings, drones are barred within a 1-nautical-mile radius and up to 1,000 feet above ground level. — Reuters, NBC news, 23 June 2026 The parade marchers dressed in a sea of fishnets, glitter, metallic scales, and neon wigs, but the crowd similarly brought their nautical A-game. — Amir Hamja, Vogue, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nautical

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It was even being tested in orbit as early as 1961 with the US Navy's Transit navigational satellites.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
The aircraft operated by the private carrier K2 Airways had departed from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates and reported a navigational system problem before losing contact with air traffic control late Tuesday.

— Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of navigational

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Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Defense heavyweight Lockheed Martin is leading the race to buy naval defense group Ultra Maritime, CNBC has learned.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 July 2026
True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of naval

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El Niño is expected to prolong an existing unrelated marine heat wave that would otherwise typically start fading between October and December, scientists say.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
People should also stay alert to local water conditions, including rip currents and the presence of other marine animals such as jellyfish.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of marine

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This could include debate over potential European contributions to maritime security or any peace arrangement, including minesweeping efforts.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
The return of maritime interdiction Increasingly, many countries feel the answer to declining sanctions leverage is physical interdiction at sea.

— John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of maritime

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