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as in nautical
of or relating to navigation of the sea
a rare maritime chart from the 17th century
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as in marine
of or relating to the sea
the city's extraordinary boom is almost entirely due to the increase in maritime commerce
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Recent Examples of maritime
Chinese maritime forces have responded with blockades at disputed reefs and forceful measures during confrontations with Philippine government vessels.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Given its relaxed atmosphere, rich maritime history, and spectacular views of Long Island Sound, Eastchester Bay and NYC, City Island will always lure new visitors to its island setting.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
After brands like Chloé and Zimmermann showed them on necklaces, earrings, and bracelets during their spring-summer runways, shells and other maritime motifs have become ubiquitous.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 July 2025
The attack on the Eternity C, which killed at least three of the crew, represents the most serious assault carried out by the Houthis in the crucial maritime trade route.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Given its relaxed atmosphere, rich maritime history, and spectacular views of Long Island Sound, Eastchester Bay and NYC, City Island will always lure new visitors to its island setting.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
After brands like Chloé and Zimmermann showed them on necklaces, earrings, and bracelets during their spring-summer runways, shells and other maritime motifs have become ubiquitous.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 July 2025
The attack on the Eternity C, which killed at least three of the crew, represents the most serious assault carried out by the Houthis in the crucial maritime trade route.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maritime
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Its 12 cottages have nautical touches in one-of-a-kind interiors. 7.—
Tim Chester,
AFAR Media,
29 July 2025
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The annual celebration is Aug. 7, 2025, a perfect time to visit Michigan's nautical guides, including several historic towers.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
17 July 2025
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Wade into the waters of the estuary to investigate marine life living among mangroves and oyster beds in salt marsh areas.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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Summer programs range from outdoor painting classes to literary lectures, a sculpture course using marine plastic debris, and even a blacksmithing workshop.—
Sylvie Bigar,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The deployment of the Prince of Wales comes amid an intensifying naval rivalry between the United States—which operates the world's largest fleet of aircraft carriers—and China—which possesses the world's largest naval force by hull count—in the Pacific.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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George moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1946, hopping trains to get here, to work at the naval shipyards in Bremerton, Washington.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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The blue suit will look ideal against an oceanic backdrop, especially when worn with a crisp white shirt.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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An oceanic, romantic name would work well for this water sign.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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“Maritime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maritime. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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