Thesaurus results for RESORTS

resorts

noun

plural of resort

as in haunts

a place for spending time or for socializing the island port was once the resort of smugglers, pirates, and other unsavory characters

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as in opportunities

something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available use this money only as a last resort

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Recent Examples of resorts Kiawah Island Golf Resort Kiawah Island, South Carolina A scenic setting on a South Carolina barrier island about 20 miles from historic Charleston is just one reason why Kiawah Island Golf Resort is one of the East Coast’s best beach resorts. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026 Like Lonnie, who strives to be the best golfer in the world, Pelican Hill is widely considered one of the world’s premier luxury resorts. — Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The archipelago nation has made up for that in the last decade or so with a near-constant stream of new eye-catching resorts and what may arguably be the world’s best hospitality. — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026 From an ice cream shop with a global crown to a new-to-NC sushi concept and four mountain resorts worthy of a long weekend, here’s what CharlotteFive is chasing this week. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026 Dubai developer Mohamed Alabbar is planning housing and tourism developments in Syria worth at least $20 billion, including homes, resorts, and schools in Damascus and the coastal city of Latakia. — semafor.com, 16 July 2026 It was intentionally marketed towards families with young children and its hunting and fishing lodge aesthetic, while not reflecting any specific Disney movies, is in line with the slightly kitsch design of many of the company’s resorts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

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And to return to some of favorite haunts, but also to see what's next.

— Matt Zahn, CBS News, 27 June 2026
The younger Burrows spent hours of his youth in theaters and studios watching his father work, dining with him at such famed New York haunts as Sardi’s and Gallagher’s and meeting celebrities who attended his father’s New Year’s Eve parties.

— Beth Harris, Fortune, 20 June 2026

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Total solar eclipses offer rare and brief opportunities to learn new information about everything from the physics of the sun to the behavior of animals and the dynamics of Earth’s atmosphere.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026
On top of that, 30% of Mbappé’s earnings go straight to his own charity, the IBKM Foundation, which supports young people by developing educational and career opportunities.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 July 2026

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Fire and rescue crews deployed boats, dive teams, and additional resources during the search for the missing swimmer.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Hochul signed the executive order Tuesday morning, establishing the one-year moratorium in state environmental permitting in response to the growing public concern over rising utility costs and demand for energy and water resources.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 July 2026