Admiral
noun
A high ranking officer in the navy.
The admiral gave orders to the sailors on the ship.
Often appears as...
- fleet admiral
- rear admiral
noun
A butterfly that has dark wings with red and white marks.
I spotted a beautiful admiral in my garden this morning.
Often appears as...
- red admiral
- white admiral
noun
An important person.
He's the admiral among our group.
Often appears as...
- real admiral
- true admiral
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Idiomatic
noun
A high ranking officer in the navy.
The admiral gave orders to the sailors on the ship.
Often appears as...
- fleet admiral
- rear admiral
noun
A butterfly that has dark wings with red and white marks.
I spotted a beautiful admiral in my garden this morning.
Often appears as...
- red admiral
- white admiral
noun
An important person.
He's the admiral among our group.
Often appears as...
- real admiral
- true admiral
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Navy Rank
Admiral signifies a rank, so use it with respect as you would for other high-rank titles.
When addressing the admiral, the sailors stood at attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Military Context
Use 'admiral' primarily in military discussions, especially related to the navy.
The admiral is responsible for the entire naval fleet's operations.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Sea
Admirals work on land too, often in offices for planning and administration.
The admiral spent the day in meetings at naval headquarters.
Pro Tip 1/3Navy Rank
Admiral signifies a rank, so use it with respect as you would for other high-rank titles.
When addressing the admiral, the sailors stood at attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Military Context
Use 'admiral' primarily in military discussions, especially related to the navy.
The admiral is responsible for the entire naval fleet's operations.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Sea
Admirals work on land too, often in offices for planning and administration.
The admiral spent the day in meetings at naval headquarters.
Pro Tip 1/3Navy Rank
Admiral signifies a rank, so use it with respect as you would for other high-rank titles.
When addressing the admiral, the sailors stood at attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Military Context
Use 'admiral' primarily in military discussions, especially related to the navy.
The admiral is responsible for the entire naval fleet's operations.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Sea
Admirals work on land too, often in offices for planning and administration.
The admiral spent the day in meetings at naval headquarters.
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Amelia Earhart Part II:...
this was only the seventh time this national geographic special gold medal had been given to anyone and it was the first time it was given to a woman amelia had joined the ranks of commander robert fury and admiral byrd the honor for being the first woman to fly across the atlantic alone i am deeply grateful
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The creative power of...
And I said some pretty intemperate things, if I'm reflecting on it. But it got the attention of a lot of senior officials who were aghast that I would write something like this. But some leaders were open to Ben's perspective. A Navy admiral was setting up something called a "rapid innovation cell."
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How one of the most...
and insisted that all nutmeg be sold to them at deflated prices. Many Bandanese refused and relations continued to deteriorate. In 1609, a group of villagers ambushed and killed a Dutch admiral and 40 of his men. Over the next decade, tensions escalated as treaties were broken and re-signed.
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Beautiful Butterfly...
woodland butterflies like the white admiral and silver washed for tillery have declined dramatically they remind
Video examples
Amelia Earhart Part II:...
this was only the seventh time this national geographic special gold medal had been given to anyone and it was the first time it was given to a woman amelia had joined the ranks of commander robert fury and admiral byrd the honor for being the first woman to fly across the atlantic alone i am deeply grateful
Video examples
The creative power of...
And I said some pretty intemperate things, if I'm reflecting on it. But it got the attention of a lot of senior officials who were aghast that I would write something like this. But some leaders were open to Ben's perspective. A Navy admiral was setting up something called a "rapid innovation cell."
Video examples
How one of the most...
and insisted that all nutmeg be sold to them at deflated prices. Many Bandanese refused and relations continued to deteriorate. In 1609, a group of villagers ambushed and killed a Dutch admiral and 40 of his men. Over the next decade, tensions escalated as treaties were broken and re-signed.
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Beautiful Butterfly...
woodland butterflies like the white admiral and silver washed for tillery have declined dramatically they remind
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Quote examples
Hideki Tojo
Japanese General
The main American naval forces were shifted to the Pacific region and an American admiral made a strong declaration to the effect that if war were to break out between Japan and the United States, the Japanese navy could be sunk in a matter of weeks.
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William Falconer
Scottish Poet
The admiral, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge, on which the fate of a kingdom may depend, ought certainly to be possessed of abilities equal to so important a station and so extensive a command.
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Karl Philipp Moritz
German Author
As I passed along the side walls of Westminster Abbey, I hardly saw any thing but marble monuments of great admirals, but which were all too much loaded with finery and ornaments, to make on me at least, the intended impression.
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David Ignatius
American Journalist
Enter the candidates on horseback: While military leaders can sometimes be dangerous in politics, our best generals and admirals embody the democratic values and leadership skills for which the country is yearning.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
Banning paper and plastic and making shoppers carry their groceries home in their mouths like dogs is just the thing to make a little tin humanist in the Obama West Wing think he's admiral of the Uzbek Navy.
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C. Wright Mills
American Sociologist
The nearest the modern general or admiral comes to a small-arms encounter of any sort is at a duck hunt in the company of corporation executives at the retreat of Continental Motors, Inc.
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Jason Robards
American Actor
I was a radioman first class in the Navy. I put in seven years. I was around a lot of admirals; I served on destroyers, cruisers, and a flat top for a little while.
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James G. Stavridis
American Educator
As a 4-star admiral, I visited over a hundred U.S. embassies all around the world, and I never failed to see lines of locals seeking visas to our nation.
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Jack Adams
Canadian Athlete
Another nice thing was that I would type out letters home for the admiral's stewards. They would then feed me the same food the admiral ate.
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Todd Young
American Politician
I actually understand what a Marine on the ground goes through. I've seen generals and admirals struggle with different situations.
Quote examples
Hideki Tojo
Japanese General
The main American naval forces were shifted to the Pacific region and an American admiral made a strong declaration to the effect that if war were to break out between Japan and the United States, the Japanese navy could be sunk in a matter of weeks.
Quote examples
William Falconer
Scottish Poet
The admiral, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge, on which the fate of a kingdom may depend, ought certainly to be possessed of abilities equal to so important a station and so extensive a command.
Quote examples
Karl Philipp Moritz
German Author
As I passed along the side walls of Westminster Abbey, I hardly saw any thing but marble monuments of great admirals, but which were all too much loaded with finery and ornaments, to make on me at least, the intended impression.
Quote examples
David Ignatius
American Journalist
Enter the candidates on horseback: While military leaders can sometimes be dangerous in politics, our best generals and admirals embody the democratic values and leadership skills for which the country is yearning.
Quote examples
P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
Banning paper and plastic and making shoppers carry their groceries home in their mouths like dogs is just the thing to make a little tin humanist in the Obama West Wing think he's admiral of the Uzbek Navy.
Quote examples
C. Wright Mills
American Sociologist
The nearest the modern general or admiral comes to a small-arms encounter of any sort is at a duck hunt in the company of corporation executives at the retreat of Continental Motors, Inc.
Quote examples
Jason Robards
American Actor
I was a radioman first class in the Navy. I put in seven years. I was around a lot of admirals; I served on destroyers, cruisers, and a flat top for a little while.
Quote examples
James G. Stavridis
American Educator
As a 4-star admiral, I visited over a hundred U.S. embassies all around the world, and I never failed to see lines of locals seeking visas to our nation.
Quote examples
Jack Adams
Canadian Athlete
Another nice thing was that I would type out letters home for the admiral's stewards. They would then feed me the same food the admiral ate.
Quote examples
Todd Young
American Politician
I actually understand what a Marine on the ground goes through. I've seen generals and admirals struggle with different situations.
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