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 Meanwhile, Sandals is investing $200 million in three of its Jamaican resorts — Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Caribbean Cay and Sandals Montego Bay — following Hurricane Melissa last fall. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 The investments in hotels and entertainment places there have made Europeans who prefer to travel to high-class beach resorts but cannot afford long flights choose this destination. — Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026 One of the best examples of these city resorts is Qushui Lanting, a wellness retreat brand that operates luxury 24-hour spas. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 If resorts had to wait longer for sunrise, operators contend, opening times could be pushed back, reducing operating hours during peak ski season and affecting nearby hotels, restaurants and other businesses that depend on mountain tourism. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Indonesia has been drawing visitors for decades, a trend that accelerated when Adrian Zecha built Aman resorts here in 1989 and 1992. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026 For anyone whose impression of Mexico has been shaped only by resorts or cruise ports, Mérida offers something different. — Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026 While Mii Amo was my first foray into painting while traveling, many wellness resorts increasingly help jet-setters tap into art’s wellbeing benefits. — Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 Intense wind and surging waves from Hurricane Lowell damaged oceanfront resorts, ripped apart roads and knocked out power early this week on Kauai, known for its stunning tropical landscapes, waterfalls and dramatic cliffs. — Gene Johnson, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026

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At Old City haunts like Sazerac Bar, the beloved trio of whiskey, bitters, and sugars is still fervently poured into an Herbsaint tinged old-fashioned glass and garnished with a lemon peel.

— Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
As the story goes, Oasis’ working-class image resonated not just with the Mancunians who frequented the same haunts as them, but also fans all around the world who found hope in their songs.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026

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The opportunities and challenges that the bond market’s growth entails are therefore also fundamentally different.

— Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
In the 1960s, military leaders discovered that nearly one-third of young men were unfit for service because of conditions rooted in childhood poverty, poor health care, and limited educational opportunities.

— Stanley McChrystal, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of opportunities

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Mulch is an excellent way to conserve resources, retain moisture, add nutrients to the soil, and boost garden health and appearance.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Stapleton paid attention to the condition of his business and the surrounding neighborhood while also questioning decisions at City Hall, including why public resources were supporting some grocery operations and not his.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026