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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While Sachsen-class AAW frigates have carried the burden of air defense, the F125s were largely kept out of high-threat zones because of their limited missile range.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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In addition to fighter jets and helicopters, the aircraft carrier can be defended by destroyers, frigates and submarines against threats in the air, at sea and underwater.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The film adaptation was actually shot on real yachts, but the location came with some bizarre rules.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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Designed by superyacht interior designer Giuseppina Arena, the project features 36 residences—including two 8,000-square-foot penthouses—polished mahogany finishes, signature aquamarine accents, and a marina for yachts up to 65 feet.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Galleons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleons. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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