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
The stairs are lined with a cognac-colored carpet, trimmed in nautical rope.
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 31 Dec. 2024
Kennebunkport Captains Collection For visitors wanting to dive into the historic nautical charm of Kennebunkport, look no further than the Kennebunkport Captains Collection.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, a toy locker bursts with nautical gadgets and accessories, including an inflatable obstacle course, paddleboards and Jet Skis.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Gone Fishing Pinterest reeled in a certain nautical trend to inspire those who dwell where the land means the sea: the fisherman aesthetic.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 31 Dec. 2024
Kennebunkport Captains Collection For visitors wanting to dive into the historic nautical charm of Kennebunkport, look no further than the Kennebunkport Captains Collection.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, a toy locker bursts with nautical gadgets and accessories, including an inflatable obstacle course, paddleboards and Jet Skis.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Gone Fishing Pinterest reeled in a certain nautical trend to inspire those who dwell where the land means the sea: the fisherman aesthetic.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
Adjective
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Denmark had been weakened by its defeat during the Second Schleswig War of 1864, and at this moment of Danish weakness, Seward had already discussed the purchase of Danish islands in the Caribbean to establish a naval base.—
James Patton Rogers & Caroline Kennedy Pipe / Made by History ,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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The modernization of the People's Liberation Army naval fleet is being counted in years rather than decades, while China's Rocket Force could operate 1,000 nuclear warheads by the end of the decade, a recent U.S. Defense Department assessment said.—
Micah McCartney,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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This disparity in size makes the discovery of such a huge specimen particularly remarkable, said Dr. Lanna Cheng, professor emeritus of marine biology at the University of California, San Diego, who was not involved in the study.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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The developer has pledged to allocate $93 million to initiatives like local workforce development, fisheries and marine science research, environmental justice, and ratepayer support.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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This remarkable discovery offers a glimpse into the maritime history of the region, providing valuable insights into past voyages.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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These eco-measures will be monitored for at least a decade and Monaco’s government will use insights to guide future maritime projects, Levy Soussan said.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nautical. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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