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
His abstract work did not look remotely nautical, but his studio had massive windows that faced the sea.
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Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
Clustered above the curved blue banquette are paintings with distinctly nautical themes.
—Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
Sarkis could only surmise that the allegations were related to his tattoos, which included a nautical star on each shoulder, and the names of his parents and his two children, who are ten and thirteen.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
From their nautical roots to their current relationships, here's everything to know about Jordon Hudson's parents and siblings.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
Clustered above the curved blue banquette are paintings with distinctly nautical themes.
—Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
Sarkis could only surmise that the allegations were related to his tattoos, which included a nautical star on each shoulder, and the names of his parents and his two children, who are ten and thirteen.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
From their nautical roots to their current relationships, here's everything to know about Jordon Hudson's parents and siblings.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
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The United States and South Korea wrapped up a four-day series of naval drills Sunday amid mounting tensions with North Korea's Kim Jong Un regime.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Moreover, the international shipping interests that rerouted their vessels away from the Suez Canal continue to avoid the area, increasing global transit costs and calling American naval supremacy into question.—
The Editors,
National Review,
8 May 2025
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The cloud may disorient and impair the vision of marine life that depend on sight to navigate or hunt for prey—or smother others.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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These strands, which conduct information as pulses of light, have long been vulnerable to accidental damage by fishing trawlers and curious marine predators; more recently, there are fears that they’ve been targeted by saboteurs in the Baltic and the Taiwan Strait.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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This maritime parade puts an Arctic twist on national tradition and a vivid reminder of the city’s deep connection to the sea.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The wreck captures a tragic moment in maritime history during the 19th century Australian gold rushes.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nautical. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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