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 And there is the profiteering from death — the talk of resorts on the shores of Gaza, the government money saved by Elon Musk cutting off aid to starving children. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 The island, known for its luxury beach resorts, last experienced similar unrest in 1999, when the death of a popular musician in police custody sparked days of rioting. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 While sprawling resorts have long offered a menu of diversions, hotels are now catering to travelers’ desire for hands-on learning with immersive experiences led by local artisans. — Julia Eskins, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Strong winds and flooding rain spun out from the hurricane, which, along with other tropical systems, caused five deaths and widespread damage to Pacific coastal towns and resorts in recent days. — CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 About 15 minutes away are Wildflower Farms and Inness, two luxury resorts, perfect for a sunset drink, snack, or dinner. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 At one point luxury travel meant being able to be anywhere and have the comforts of your office—yachts and Aman resorts offer satellite service and Wi-Fi so that you can be pampered but still take a meeting or be active in the family group chat. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026 Benaroya said Aspen is complementary to the mountain resorts where the brand sells in Europe. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 The Maldives has no shortage of private-island resorts, but a new offering at Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives is taking the concept in a slightly different direction. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026

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Thoughtful extras include a handy waterproof bag for wet swimwear and the gift of a black handbook with the owner’s favorite island haunts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Childhood memories, neighborhood haunts and her Thai and Filipino family have inspired her recent creations.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

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The program offers discussions of financing and distribution, opportunities to present unfinished work and pitch projects, and meetings with industry representatives.

— Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is also developing its own AI models and exploring opportunities to collaborate with scientists on research.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of opportunities

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Newport Beach also declared a local emergency yesterday to free up resources ahead of the storm’s landfall, after experiencing significant coastal flooding overnight.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
Its infrastructure, which carries rich resources across vast desert terrain, leaves it an easy target for the cheaper one-way drones developed by the Houthis.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026