as in caravels
a large sailing ship used especially by the Spanish in the 1500s and 1600s
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Recent Examples of galleons
Throughout it there are forts, full-size wooden galleons and signs hung on what appear to be Persian rugs.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galleons
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Japan has long banned arms exports but has significantly eased restrictions in recent years and is now developing next-generation fighter jets with the UK and Italy while finalizing a deal to sell frigates to Australia.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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Destroyers, frigates, fighter jets and bombers also carried out simulated strikes on maritime targets.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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Today, Aldo’s children, Francesco and Laura, continue to build aluminum yachts under the Tuxedo name.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2026
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The turquoise waters of the Caribbean are perfectly broken up by a Jackson Pollock-esque splattering of yachts, often of the mega variety.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Galleons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleons. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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