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 38-piece capsule captures the show’s sense of kooky nautical nonsense, the lovable yellow sponge’s face crocheted into a pipsqueak-sized tote bag, printed onto swim trunks, and plastered on slingback espadrilles.
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Violet Goldstone, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
The themes are: Flora, fauna, nautical, equestrian, and GG Monogram.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
Nardin signature timepiece, The Freak, its uniquely innovative approach to watchmaking, and its nautical heritage.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
This nautical look from Tuckernuck is the perfect coverup for confidently going to and from the beach.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Violet Goldstone, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
The themes are: Flora, fauna, nautical, equestrian, and GG Monogram.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
Nardin signature timepiece, The Freak, its uniquely innovative approach to watchmaking, and its nautical heritage.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
This nautical look from Tuckernuck is the perfect coverup for confidently going to and from the beach.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nautical
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Analysts have long called for the US to take steps with allies like South Korea and Japan to cooperate on naval shipbuilding as Chinese shipyards have been churning out warships at breakneck speed, giving the People’s Liberation Army Navy the world’s largest fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, a small group of Mainers, especially in York County (west of Portland, and the location of the Portsmouth naval yard, in Kittery), favored joining New Hampshire, instead of becoming part of a new state.—
Made by History,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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Toxic algae bloom possibly related to Palisades Fire sickens marine life 02:54 Stephanie Wilcox said her toddler's pediatrician recommended testing their home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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That adjustable strap, how flat and sans-bulk the crossbody’s shape is, and the fact that its threads are made from a combination of recycled bottles and marine plastics.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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China is likely to enjoy a maritime dominance in the contested South China Sea waters near the Philippines in the meantime.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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But behind that façade, there’s a rich and vibrant mix that also reflects African heritage, Azorean connections, maritime traditions, and a vital commitment to bringing life to the stories of the past and using them to shape Bermuda’s future.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Nautical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nautical. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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