Hideki Tojo

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.

Japanese General

William Falconer

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.

Scottish Poet

Karl Philipp Moritz

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.

German Author

David Ignatius

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.

American Journalist

P. J. O'Rourke

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.

American Comedian

C. Wright Mills

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.

American Sociologist

Jason Robards

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.

American Actor

James G. Stavridis

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.

American Educator

Jack Adams

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.

Canadian Athlete

Todd Young

I actually understand what a Marine on the ground goes through. I've seen generals and admirals struggle with different situations.

American Politician

Admiral signifies a rank, so use it with respect as you would for other high-rank titles.

Navy Rank

Use 'admiral' primarily in military discussions, especially related to the navy.

Military Context

Admirals work on land too, often in offices for planning and administration.

Not Just Sea

When talking about butterflies, 'admiral' refers to a specific kind with distinctive marks.

Specific Butterfly

Use 'admiral' when discussing wildlife, biodiversity, or during nature observations.

Nature Talk

'Admiral' can be used figuratively in informal settings to refer to someone prominent or respected.

Informal Use

This figurative use is old-fashioned; modern English rarely uses 'admiral' this way.

Archaic Tone

When using 'admiral' figuratively, ensure the context makes its non-literal meaning clear.

Expression Caution

 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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 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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 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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 woodland butterflies like the white admiral and silver washed for tillery have declined dramatically they remind