1
: of or relating to the arm of the Mediterranean Sea east of Greece
2
: of or relating to the chiefly Bronze Age civilization of the islands of the Aegean Sea and the countries adjacent to it
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Additionally, bath, hand and foot towels are made of 100 percent Turkish cotton from Aydın and Söke on the Aegean side of Turkey.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
Currently, it’s offered in violet mist and Aegean teal, two options that will add a pop of color to your work ’fits.
—Jennifer Maldonado, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023
In 1996, the two countries almost went to war over a pair of rocky uninhabited Aegean islets known as Imia in Greece and Kardak in Turkey.
—Safak Timur, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2023
Each elegant domicile includes a private terrace with breathtaking views of the Aegean and neighboring islands.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2023
For example, in the summer months, people in the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts swim and sunbathe with highs of 104 degrees Fahrenheit, while in the Black Sea region, people will experience much cooler weather and rain.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2023
Earthy, neutral colors like Aegean blue, Yuma tan, and Sedona orange are fun variations to basic black, though that is offered too.
—Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2023
After the show, the yacht returned to Bodrum on Turkey’s Aegean coast where it was parked until June, when the owner took it out for the first time.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2023
And in neighboring Turkey, at least six villages are evacuated in the west, after forest fires broke in the province of Canakkale, an Aegean city along Dardanelles Strait, Turkish authorities said.
—Niki Kitsantonis, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2023
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
Currently, it’s offered in violet mist and Aegean teal, two options that will add a pop of color to your work ’fits.
—Jennifer Maldonado, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023
In 1996, the two countries almost went to war over a pair of rocky uninhabited Aegean islets known as Imia in Greece and Kardak in Turkey.
—Safak Timur, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2023
Each elegant domicile includes a private terrace with breathtaking views of the Aegean and neighboring islands.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2023
For example, in the summer months, people in the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts swim and sunbathe with highs of 104 degrees Fahrenheit, while in the Black Sea region, people will experience much cooler weather and rain.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2023
Earthy, neutral colors like Aegean blue, Yuma tan, and Sedona orange are fun variations to basic black, though that is offered too.
—Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2023
After the show, the yacht returned to Bodrum on Turkey’s Aegean coast where it was parked until June, when the owner took it out for the first time.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2023
And in neighboring Turkey, at least six villages are evacuated in the west, after forest fires broke in the province of Canakkale, an Aegean city along Dardanelles Strait, Turkish authorities said.
—Niki Kitsantonis, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2023
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