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an area of water where privately owned boats (such as yachts) are kept
Most locals kept their boats docked at the marina.
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Recent Examples of marinas
According to the developers, one of which builds and manages marinas all across the country and the other of which specializes in major housing projects, a new Marina Village would attract thousands of tourists and business travelers a year — and boost city revenues.
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
On September 9, the Cannes Yachting Festival will open its marinas to the world’s yachting elite for the 49th consecutive year.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
Florida beats every other state, WalletHub says, in number of restaurants, amusement parks, arcades, marinas and music festivals per capita.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
There’s also the option to arrive by private boat, and there are a few marinas on Hatteras Island.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
The spot was once a major hub of South Florida’s commercial fishing industry, and today those same marinas and fishing fleets remain in use to provide fresh seafood to local restaurants.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
While fewer families purchased new superyachts last year, marinas are still struggling to accommodate the world’s most luxurious boats.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
Its all-inclusive resorts, water parks, 10 golf courses, marinas, entertainment districts and shopping areas draw a mix of students, families, couples, golfers and beachgoers.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
The agency works with America’s waterways to support commodities and provide recreation at campgrounds, lakes and marinas, according to its website.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
On September 9, the Cannes Yachting Festival will open its marinas to the world’s yachting elite for the 49th consecutive year.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
Florida beats every other state, WalletHub says, in number of restaurants, amusement parks, arcades, marinas and music festivals per capita.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
There’s also the option to arrive by private boat, and there are a few marinas on Hatteras Island.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
The spot was once a major hub of South Florida’s commercial fishing industry, and today those same marinas and fishing fleets remain in use to provide fresh seafood to local restaurants.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
While fewer families purchased new superyachts last year, marinas are still struggling to accommodate the world’s most luxurious boats.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
Its all-inclusive resorts, water parks, 10 golf courses, marinas, entertainment districts and shopping areas draw a mix of students, families, couples, golfers and beachgoers.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
The agency works with America’s waterways to support commodities and provide recreation at campgrounds, lakes and marinas, according to its website.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinas
Noun
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But Everton’s arrival in an area blighted by the decline of those same docks has brought genuine hope of a spectacular revival.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some properties are pet-friendly, and others come with boat docks.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Embark on a small-ship cruise in Baja Unlike mega–cruise ships that dock in bustling tourist ports, UnCruise’s small vessels navigate Baja’s secluded coves and hidden inlets, granting a proverbial backstage pass to places few travelers ever see.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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The recliner is fantastically practical to save on walking space while still being able to lounge, but the most practical feature is that each arm of the couch hosts both USB and USB-C charging ports.—
Emily Hein,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Marinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinas. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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