as in nautical
of or relating to navigation of the sea
the folly of trying to sail with outdated navigational maps
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Recent Examples of navigational
Whether buyers are seeking new geographies, responsible production, flexible manufacturing or future-facing solutions, Texworld functions as a navigational system for the modern global supply chain.
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
For Macon, the lighthouses were more than navigational aids.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Traditional search is navigational, guiding users through lists of pages.
—Eugene Levin, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
In addition to increasing atmospheric drag, solar storms can also damage the navigational and communication systems of satellites.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025
In some instances, only some of the captives were able to escape; in others, the captives were unable to return to land because of their lack of navigational skills, and their ships were found drifting off the African coasts.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
The strikes occurred in a strategic maritime corridor, raising concerns about energy security and navigational safety near Turkey, a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
At the same time dense fog was affecting visibility, there was an outage involving Federal Aviation Administration navigational aids, Kronberg said.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 21 Nov. 2025
Voyage data recorders, known as a VDRs, are electronic systems that continuously record navigational and location data, radar images, basic engine operations, alarm status, bridge audio recordings and VHF radio communications, according to the NTSB.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 19 Nov. 2025
Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
For Macon, the lighthouses were more than navigational aids.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Traditional search is navigational, guiding users through lists of pages.
—Eugene Levin, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
In addition to increasing atmospheric drag, solar storms can also damage the navigational and communication systems of satellites.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025
In some instances, only some of the captives were able to escape; in others, the captives were unable to return to land because of their lack of navigational skills, and their ships were found drifting off the African coasts.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
The strikes occurred in a strategic maritime corridor, raising concerns about energy security and navigational safety near Turkey, a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
At the same time dense fog was affecting visibility, there was an outage involving Federal Aviation Administration navigational aids, Kronberg said.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 21 Nov. 2025
Voyage data recorders, known as a VDRs, are electronic systems that continuously record navigational and location data, radar images, basic engine operations, alarm status, bridge audio recordings and VHF radio communications, according to the NTSB.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigational
Adjective
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The rooms Rooms at Marsa Al Arab are inspired by Italy’s vintage Riva boats, with understated nautical themes and terraces that look out either over Burj Al Arab, or the hotel’s marina and the sweeping curve of Kite Beach beyond.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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The preppy segment revisited heritage designs such as the Portland Gary Jobson, a winter nautical shoe, and its signature loafer the Classic Dan with an additional rubber traction.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The outing attracted dozens of naval enthusiasts to the waterfront.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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The sub grounds on rocks within sight of the Sweden’s coast, deep in its territorial waters, and near to its biggest naval base.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This resistance to damage makes the technology attractive for real-world marine use.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Casino Point underwater park is a popular spot where divers can see a variety of marine life, such as bat rays, angel sharks and the state fish, according to KTLA5.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Navigational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigational. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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