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
One sequence the team dug in their heels to include was a scene in which the Colosseum was flooded for a nautical battle between a boatload of Romans and a ship full of gladiators.
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Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
The interiors are a paean to nautical good taste, decked with antique oil portraits, brass chandeliers, and white wainscotting.
—Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
The locking pins on the hinges feature Bang & Olufsen’s logo, as well as a pop of aquamarine blue that nods to the nautical nature of the collab.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
Sheer curtains cover the windows, which look out on the building next door rather than the wharf itself, and the theme is much more timeless elegance than nautical transportation.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
The interiors are a paean to nautical good taste, decked with antique oil portraits, brass chandeliers, and white wainscotting.
—Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
The locking pins on the hinges feature Bang & Olufsen’s logo, as well as a pop of aquamarine blue that nods to the nautical nature of the collab.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
Sheer curtains cover the windows, which look out on the building next door rather than the wharf itself, and the theme is much more timeless elegance than nautical transportation.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
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The Israeli Navy also attacked its Syrian counterpart in two coastal naval bases, where 15 Syrian vessels were docked.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Chinese military, which has built the world's biggest navy by hull count, maintains a large naval and coast guard presence in the contested waters that are surrounded by China to the north, as well as other Southeast Asian nations.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Spend the afternoon snorkeling among an abundance of marine life, and then anchor for sunset at North Long Coco Caye, an island that's less than 40 acres.Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Australia’s Ningaloo Reef is known for its breathtaking turquoise waters and diverse array of marine life.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Aside from building the vessel, which federal maritime law requires to be constructed in the U.S., several other steps must be taken before a launch.Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and their maritime employers, the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), remain at a standstill weeks after master contract talks again broke down between both parties.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nautical. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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