as in caravel
a large sailing ship used especially by the Spanish in the 1500s and 1600s
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Recent Examples of galleon
The galleon, which sank in the Caribbean Sea in 1708 during an attack by a British fleet, has been the subject of intense scrutiny and international disputes since it was discovered in 2015.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025
Colombian researchers located the galleon in 2015, leading to legal and diplomatic disputes.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The artifacts are the first treasures to be recovered from the wreckage of the San José, a Spanish galleon that was sunk by the British Royal Navy in the Caribbean more than 300 years ago.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
Throughout it there are forts, full-size wooden galleons and signs hung on what appear to be Persian rugs.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025
Colombian researchers located the galleon in 2015, leading to legal and diplomatic disputes.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The artifacts are the first treasures to be recovered from the wreckage of the San José, a Spanish galleon that was sunk by the British Royal Navy in the Caribbean more than 300 years ago.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
Throughout it there are forts, full-size wooden galleons and signs hung on what appear to be Persian rugs.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galleon
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In this age of discovery, new maritime technologies including the caravel, information tools like the printing press, and changes in the process of loaning money all helped contribute to an upswell of European traders looking for new markets to conquer by force.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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In nearby Bonavista village, the Matthew Legacy is a full-sized replica of the caravel that Cabot sailed across the Atlantic on the fateful voyage.—
JOE YOGERST,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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When the perilous search for the Northwest Passage sparked a wave of popular interest in the Arctic, Church set off by schooner in search of icebergs.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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The museum’s centerpiece is the historic Percy & Small Shipyard, the nation’s only surviving shipyard from the large wooden vessel era and the site where the giant schooner Wyoming was built.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Just two days after the Hannah was underway, her crew captured the Unity, a sloop loaded with naval stores and lumber, supplies sorely needed by British forces in Boston.—
Christopher Magra,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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Palm Beach Motor Yachts has taken its supermaxi sloop to new heights—quite literally.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2026
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Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History On Nov. 16, 1776, the Andrew Doria brigantine arrived in the Caribbean on the British colony St. Eustatius, waving the first national flag of the United States.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Jan. 2026
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On December 4, 1872, sailors aboard the Canadian brigantine Dei Gratia spotted a ship named the Mary Celeste in the distance.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Dec. 2024
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The Baltic Sea region is on high alert after a string of power cable, telecom link and gas pipeline outages since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, and NATO has boosted its military presence with frigates, aircraft and naval drones.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
5 June 2026
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Unlike traditional destroyers or frigates that require large crews, Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels are designed to operate with minimal or no personnel onboard.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Best Nightlife Pink Pony A Mackinac Island icon since 1948, Pink Pony on Main Street is the place to be for live music, particularly during the island’s famous yacht races in summer.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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At 162 meters long and designed to support up to 130 scientists, engineers, crew members and operators, RV11000 is closer to a floating exploration platform than a luxury explorer yacht.—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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While the climactic smackdown pits Wonder Woman vs. full feral Cheetah, an earlier fight at the White House is the real pinnace of their rivalry, presenting both Gadot and Wiig as physical powerhouses.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
15 Dec. 2020
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There is a dedicated galley for gluten-free cooking on a separate floor from the main kitchen for any of the cruises that aren’t fully gluten-free.—
Elliott Harrell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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Even aviation insiders like Dean Rotchin, founder of Blackjet, steer clear of the galley brew.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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“Galleon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleon. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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