Atlantic
adjective
At·lan·tic
ət-ˈlan-tik 
at-
1
a
: of, relating to, or found in, on, or near the Atlantic Ocean
b
: of, relating to, or found on or near the east coast of the U.S.
2
: of or relating to the nations that border the Atlantic Ocean
the Atlantic community
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Small craft should exercise caution over local Atlantic waters.
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Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
During these months, hurricanes may impact both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Redburn Atlantic analyst Daniela Nedialkova warns that given macroeconomic pressures, next year may not replicate the stellar stock gains seen this year.
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—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
And the economic toll was staggering, contributing to the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season’s more than $190 billion in total damages.
—Jim Foerster, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
During these months, hurricanes may impact both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Redburn Atlantic analyst Daniela Nedialkova warns that given macroeconomic pressures, next year may not replicate the stellar stock gains seen this year.
📬 Sign up for the Daily Brief
Our free, fast, and fun briefing on the global economy, delivered every weekday morning.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
And the economic toll was staggering, contributing to the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season’s more than $190 billion in total damages.
—Jim Foerster, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Atlantic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Atlantic. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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