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
In my first go, my ancient Romans became the Spanish, who sent galleons to distant lands.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025
The present day’s global aristocrats invade Miami for Art Week not by galleon under the power of sail, but by private jet under the power of fossil fuel.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Reflecting the masts and sails of a Spanish galleon rising from the sand, the installation symbolizes irreversible choices and the sacrifices required for collective liberation.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
This year's installation features a Spanish galleon emerging from under the sand by artist Nicholas Galanin.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025
The present day’s global aristocrats invade Miami for Art Week not by galleon under the power of sail, but by private jet under the power of fossil fuel.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Reflecting the masts and sails of a Spanish galleon rising from the sand, the installation symbolizes irreversible choices and the sacrifices required for collective liberation.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
This year's installation features a Spanish galleon emerging from under the sand by artist Nicholas Galanin.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galleon
Noun
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The name, man o’ war, is derived from the animal’s resemblance to the Portuguese sailing warship, the caravel or man of war, in full sail.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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As this is the mid-Atlantic’s yachting capital, and an anchorage for caravels, clippers and seaplanes, the spirit of nautical bonhomie is pervasive.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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In the early morning hours of September 8, 1860, the lumber schooner Augusta collided with the Lady Elgin.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 June 2025
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But some of its valuable cargo washed ashore, and another schooner was able to recover roughly 100,000 feet of lumber.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 June 2025
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Salvage recovery crews in Italy slowly raised the sloop from the seabed over three days using one of Europe’s most powerful floating sea cranes.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
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According to Yle’s sources, Cruise ordered his sloop from Nautor Swan in February.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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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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Moreland, who has more than 30 years experience sailing topsail schooners, brigantines, brigs and barques, as well as five world voyages under his belt, said the Picton Castle will be hosting a range of school groups on the vessel.—
Jennifer Larino,
NOLA.com,
6 Mar. 2018
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In 1699, a French frigate called the Maurepas sank in the remote San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama, taking a massive trove of treasure down with it.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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When Iran mined the strait in 1988, a mine crippled a U.S. Navy frigate, the Samuel B. Roberts.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The resort has 23 accommodations (ranging from rooms and suites to villas), a private beach, an infinity pool, a beachfront restaurant perfect for admiring sunset views, and a yacht available for charter.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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The two were spotted on a yacht in Italy with their only daughter.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Instead of the tailgate galley common on this style of all-terrain squaredrop, Imperial goes with a slide-out kitchen at the rear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 June 2025
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Photo : Media Hamptons for Corcoran The galley kitchen.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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One of the luggers offered her the pick of the litter but warned against some old chairs.—
Jake Offenhartz,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The upshot will be a mid-sized load-lugger that will hammers to 62mph in 3.6 seconds and from zero to 124mph in only 12.9 seconds, so the Europeans had better pack that luggage in snugly.—
Michael Taylor,
Forbes,
22 June 2022
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“Galleon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleon. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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