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
And don't confuse this style with overly nautical, beachy aesthetics.
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
This nautical look from Tuckernuck is the perfect coverup for confidently going to and from the beach.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
While in anticipation of all things spring, the runway is also preparing us for summer with the resurgence of all things nautical.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
The 67-foot-long aircraft will be able to carry up to eight passengers, with an 800-nautical-mile range and a cruise speed of about 357 mph.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
This nautical look from Tuckernuck is the perfect coverup for confidently going to and from the beach.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
While in anticipation of all things spring, the runway is also preparing us for summer with the resurgence of all things nautical.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
The 67-foot-long aircraft will be able to carry up to eight passengers, with an 800-nautical-mile range and a cruise speed of about 357 mph.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
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But they are camouflaged to avoid naval patrols and have become a significant force in the international drug trade, delivering potentially tens of millions of dollars of cocaine per vessel.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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Three flights arrived in Venezuela last month, carrying about 370 passengers either directly from the US or from Honduras after arriving from the American naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.—
Bloomberg,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Toxic algae bloom possibly related to Palisades Fire sickens marine life 02:54 Stephanie Wilcox said her toddler's pediatrician recommended testing their home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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That adjustable strap, how flat and sans-bulk the crossbody’s shape is, and the fact that its threads are made from a combination of recycled bottles and marine plastics.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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But behind that façade, there’s a rich and vibrant mix that also reflects African heritage, Azorean connections, maritime traditions, and a vital commitment to bringing life to the stories of the past and using them to shape Bermuda’s future.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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China is likely to enjoy a maritime dominance in the contested South China Sea waters near the Philippines in the meantime.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nautical. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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