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
Gone Fishing Pinterest reeled in a certain nautical trend to inspire those who dwell where the land means the sea: the fisherman aesthetic.
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Utilitarian garb and fair isle flair take on a touch of camp with nautical kitsch, from crustacean creations for your home to jewelry and bag charms that can only be described as fin-flippin’ fantastic.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Then, in the evening on Dec. 7, a different kind of parade will take off — a nautical one.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
Inside, the yacht-like blonde wood and cream leather upholstery were set apart by nautical switchgear and gloss black trim, all adding up to a most eye-pleasing experience.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Utilitarian garb and fair isle flair take on a touch of camp with nautical kitsch, from crustacean creations for your home to jewelry and bag charms that can only be described as fin-flippin’ fantastic.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Then, in the evening on Dec. 7, a different kind of parade will take off — a nautical one.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
Inside, the yacht-like blonde wood and cream leather upholstery were set apart by nautical switchgear and gloss black trim, all adding up to a most eye-pleasing experience.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
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Getting Wet The naval battle reenactment was shot in the reconstructed Colosseum on dry land, with water added digitally.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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Its strategic focus on naval innovation ensures its continued importance in U.S. defense operations.Frank Holmes, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Offshore wind farms have been known to disrupt marine life in a variety of ways, but have also acted as a sort of refuge for sea creatures, as they're generally restricted from commercial fishing – which also presents its own problems like over-predation.New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2025
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For the last decade, researchers have been visiting the atoll to study sharks, which not only help maintain the balance of marine ecosystems globally but are also important spiritual symbols in Polynesian culture.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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For newly qualified maritime officers, volunteering aboard a Mercy Ship also provides invaluable career experience in a highly specialized environment.David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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An exclusive economic zone extends 200 nautical miles from a country's coastline, granting that state sole rights to natural resources under maritime law.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nautical. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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