How to Use nautical in a Sentence

nautical

adjective
  • Navy blue, brass and teak are enough to nail the nautical theme.
    — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 24 Oct. 2017
  • Its blue stripe print adds a summery, nautical touch to the set.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2025
  • The guests came away from the day with fresh nautical knowledge.
    — Washington Post, 6 July 2019
  • That’s an old nautical term to measure the depth off a ship’s stern.
    — Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 14 May 2022
  • Flags are flown at half-mast on nautical vessels, such as a naval ship.
    — Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Once a nautical myth, rogue waves have now been observed around the world.
    — Francesco Fedele, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
  • There is a nautical theme to the rope and pier theme along the walkway path by the ocean.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Like a circus tent with a nautical flair, the bold turquoise and white stripes bring the space to life.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 21 Apr. 2023
  • My design process from the start was to give my structure a nautical look.
    — Linda Gandee, cleveland, 23 June 2020
  • If your home has a more nautical theme, a fishhook is the perfect choice.
    — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025
  • This is the perfect line of bedding for any beachy or nautical-themed room.
    — Camryn Rabideau, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2020
  • An of-the-moment skirt and a nautical bag charm will keep you right on trend for summer.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 May 2025
  • Plus the nautical decor will give you a reason to slip out of your swimsuit and dress up for a night.
    — Brande Victorian, Essence, 9 June 2021
  • Go nautical with some striped bedding.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2025
  • Go nautical with some striped bedding.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
  • For most, this would have sufficed for nautical recreation.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026
  • Even the technical staff were called upon to bring the nautical theme to life.
    — Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Summer’s here and time is right for dancing … on the deck of a large nautical vessel.
    — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2021
  • The crash occurred about 60 nautical miles from shore, the Navy said.
    — Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2021
  • The delivery and name pay homage to the restaurant’s nautical theme.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2021
  • Channel a nautical theme with this blue paisley cotton find.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
  • The French brand was the first to dress sailors in the nautical tops in the 1850s.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 2 May 2022
  • The club itself has a nautical feel, with a palette of blue and white hues contrasting rich dark wood.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Lots of throws, pillows, and nautical touches.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
  • The red, white, and blue club colors set the perfect mood for a nautical night in Newport.
    — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2018
  • The navy blue and white version Roberts opted for offers a nautical look.
    — Allie Fasanella, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Cara Delevingne went for the nautical vibe at this year's Vogue World event.
    — Tanisha Bhat, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
  • The nautical term refers to a vessel taking on water and tilting to one side as a result.
    — Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • In fact, at the end of nautical twilight most people will regard night as having begun.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The home's décor embraces the nautical theme and features life preservers, maps, a bell and, at one point, even a shark.
    — Lainey Seyler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2018

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