: a southern constellation that is represented by the figure of a ship's sail
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Juan Vela Ruiz, vice president of Velas Resorts, told Travel + Leisure that the decision to create an adults-only property is about giving travelers more choices.
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
They were joined by Filemon Vela Jr., a Democrat who also represented Texas in the House at the time.
—Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
The Athletic reported that the Quakes are frontrunners to sign 35-year-old Mexican star Carlos Vela, the 2019 MLS MVP who recently left LAFC.
—Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024
The return of Vela, who turns 35 next week, would help.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024
Digital imaging technician Jota Salazar and advance unit cameraman Joshua Vela completed the technical crew that were armed with the latest in gear, including drones, underwater sea scooters and tow cams.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 Feb. 2024
And Carlos Vela, LAFC’s long-time captain, remains unsigned and out of uniform.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2024
While Princess Beatrice lunched in London with Pixie Geldof, Dean Piper, Phoebe Vela Hitchcox, Poppy Jamie and more, Princess Kate is continuing to recover from her abdominal surgery.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
César Delgado, an entomologist at the Peruvian Amazon Research Institute who helped Mr. Vela refine his practice, wants to widen the appeal.
—Rosa Chávez Yacila, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2024
Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
They were joined by Filemon Vela Jr., a Democrat who also represented Texas in the House at the time.
—Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
The Athletic reported that the Quakes are frontrunners to sign 35-year-old Mexican star Carlos Vela, the 2019 MLS MVP who recently left LAFC.
—Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024
The return of Vela, who turns 35 next week, would help.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024
Digital imaging technician Jota Salazar and advance unit cameraman Joshua Vela completed the technical crew that were armed with the latest in gear, including drones, underwater sea scooters and tow cams.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 Feb. 2024
And Carlos Vela, LAFC’s long-time captain, remains unsigned and out of uniform.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2024
While Princess Beatrice lunched in London with Pixie Geldof, Dean Piper, Phoebe Vela Hitchcox, Poppy Jamie and more, Princess Kate is continuing to recover from her abdominal surgery.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
César Delgado, an entomologist at the Peruvian Amazon Research Institute who helped Mr. Vela refine his practice, wants to widen the appeal.
—Rosa Chávez Yacila, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2024
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First Known Use
1844, in the meaning defined above
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“Vela.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Vela. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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vela
plural of velum
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