as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
ships and the intrepid seafarers who man them remain a vital part of the world economy
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Recent Examples of seafarer
While classic itineraries to the Caribbean and the Mediterranean continue to charm travelers, a new wave of exciting cruise destinations is emerging, capturing the attention of seafarers eager for something new.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2025
In Moana 2, which hit theaters back in November, Moana and Maui are reunited three years after the original 2016 film for a new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers after receiving an important call from her wayfinding ancestors.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
Van der Valk is helping one seafarer go bigger and better than before.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2024
At least three seafarers have been killed in the attacks so far.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 20 June 2024
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2025
In Moana 2, which hit theaters back in November, Moana and Maui are reunited three years after the original 2016 film for a new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers after receiving an important call from her wayfinding ancestors.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
Van der Valk is helping one seafarer go bigger and better than before.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2024
At least three seafarers have been killed in the attacks so far.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 20 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seafarer
Noun
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Topping off his look, meanwhile, was a brimmed sailor’s hat made out of paper.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2025
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The 35-year-old father of three from Pennsylvania, who was a Navy reserve sailor for 17 years, requested anonymity for fear of reprisal.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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All Crowley mariners are safe and fully accounted for.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Next Authorities continue monitoring conditions, and mariners should check updates from the NWS before heading out.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The feds spent $98 million on navigators last year.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Likewise, patients will likely return to a Carroll placement if Carroll is their home because the Carroll Hospital navigator will be looking for a placement in Carroll.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Seafarer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seafarer. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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