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Recent Examples of navy
The look is grown up, a little hot liberal arts professor, comprising a navy cotton-poplin overcoat, a grey cashmere knit, a shirt, woollen trousers, and lime-green Collapse sneakers.
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
The French navy is escorting the ship to anchorage for more checks, the statement said.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
Similarly, Canali’s presentation showed its strengths, with a collection of tonal neutrals, like brown suede and navy knits, nodding to the cozy, yet polished moments of a private club.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For an afternoon event, tea-length (something that falls around midcalf) is expected for women in dressy day fabrics (silk, organza, cotton with some sheen), while daytime suits are expected for men (in gray, black or navy fabrics with no sheen).
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
The French navy is escorting the ship to anchorage for more checks, the statement said.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
Similarly, Canali’s presentation showed its strengths, with a collection of tonal neutrals, like brown suede and navy knits, nodding to the cozy, yet polished moments of a private club.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For an afternoon event, tea-length (something that falls around midcalf) is expected for women in dressy day fabrics (silk, organza, cotton with some sheen), while daytime suits are expected for men (in gray, black or navy fabrics with no sheen).
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navy
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After World War I, the US Navy operated the Yangtze Patrol, a flotilla of gunboats that protected American interests – including missionaries and oil companies – inside China during a lengthy period of warlordism and instability.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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However, the Australian admiral cautioned that the Chinese naval flotilla's direction, purpose and intent remain unclear.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The report said the Zunyi helped establish a comprehensive battlefield situational awareness network for the fleet, reported Newsweek.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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The fleet is a compilation of aging vessels and tankers owned by nontransparent entities with addresses in non-sanctioning countries, and sailing under flags from such countries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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The trip technically started in the capital city of Rihayd, and our convoy of roughly 10 Defender 110s (stock but decked out with rooftop tents) made its way from Hail down to Al Ula, with my trip concluding in Jeddah.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
22 Jan. 2026
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When their convoy is brutally ambushed, Amber is forced to put her life in Tibor’s hands.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Jan. 2026
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Back then, America feared an armada of Soviet bombers laden with A-bombs barreling over the horizon, dodging our few anti-aircraft batteries, and dropping their deadly payloads on undefended American cities.—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
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The operation, officials said, unfolded in less than half an hour overnight but drew on weeks of rehearsals and a vast armada of aircraft and intelligence assets that tracked Maduro’s behavioral habits.—
Time,
Time,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Navy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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