as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
ships and the intrepid seafarers who man them remain a vital part of the world economy
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Recent Examples of seafarer
Fierce debate over Rapa Nui’s society Settled by a small group of Polynesian seafarers about 900 years ago, Easter Island, today part of Chile, has long been a source of fascination as well as fierce debate about how complex societies can sometimes ruinously fail.
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Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
Through one pilot grant, the Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute restored critical training equipment, keeping our seafarers certified and the maritime economy moving.
—Feleti Penitala Teo, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Rogue waves have captivated the attention of both seafarers and scientists for decades.
—Francesco Fedele, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Pier Luigi Loro Piana, the company’s Vice President, a keen seafarer himself, took part in the race aboard his yacht, ‘My Song’.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
Through one pilot grant, the Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute restored critical training equipment, keeping our seafarers certified and the maritime economy moving.
—Feleti Penitala Teo, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Rogue waves have captivated the attention of both seafarers and scientists for decades.
—Francesco Fedele, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Pier Luigi Loro Piana, the company’s Vice President, a keen seafarer himself, took part in the race aboard his yacht, ‘My Song’.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seafarer
Noun
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Commercial-grade appliances, with deep-tilt skillet and griddle, enable sailors to cook more food faster.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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In October, Regatta Bonaire draws sailors for races around Bonaire and to its neighboring islands.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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Wander the gear aisles where gadgets promise to turn anyone into a better mariner, chef, parent and human being.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Coast Guard has put out a signal to other mariners for the survivors in distress.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
1 Jan. 2026
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Assistance is free and confidential, Altman said, and Covered California has invested in a network of navigators to ensure help is widely available.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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As time-telling became more precise, ship navigators needed a standardized way to set their chronometers.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Seafarer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seafarer. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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