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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As artificial intelligence expands across K-12 schools, Massachusetts announced a new $500,000 public-private investment in AI applied learning opportunities for hundreds of students, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced Tuesday.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026
While the contract is only a six-week agreement designed to replace an injured starter, a strong performance could create additional opportunities in the KBO or elsewhere internationally.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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However, without the financial resources to sign players without restraint, Barcelona are limited by an economic crisis affecting the entire club.

— Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Saturday introduces Generation 816, a youth initiative that pairs a talent showcase with community resources, before concluding with an evening collaboration at Vine Street Brewing Co.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026