resorts

plural of resort
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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 Jamaica is so much more than reggae and resorts, and there’s never been a better time for more meaningful travel to one of its most under-the-radar coastal regions. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026 But with the growth of glamping resorts and campground-finding sites like the Dyrt, Hipcamp and Campspot, the options have widened for newbies. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026 Wynn's Las Vegas EBITDA margin has actually surpassed that of its Macau resorts. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026 As the new year beckons with its invitations to set goals for health and wellness in the coming months, myriad opportunities for personal growth await travelers at the three domestic Miraval resorts. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2026 She’s been photographed with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (no relation) at banquet dinners and golf resorts, clinking wine glasses and even leaving an event with him in the same car. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026 But, as the most beautiful ski resorts prove, the appeal of an extraordinary alpine escape extends well beyond its slopes. — Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026 The Leela Palace Jaipur Located within a luxury mile of resorts in Kukas, the 200-room, eight-acre modern palace is set against the Aravalli Range. — Shalbha Sarda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026 Some Tahoe area resorts are already set to open early, and this should put the rest in a good position to join them. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
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Noun
  • An homage to one of my favorite fashion haunts and to legendary Simon Doonan and his extraordinary window displays.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
  • At Dulles, the local nod in the Etihad Airways-Chase Sapphire lounge is largely limited to photos of matchboxes from classic haunts like Clyde’s and Le Diplomate.
    — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Whether three-, four- or five-day mandates, companies have cited the importance of creative collaboration for business productivity and growth, as well as mentorship opportunities.
    — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • His elite outfield coverage included converting a remarkable 50% of five-star catch opportunities.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Restart support should cover the actual costs of resuming valuable work, with urgency for long-running studies, irreplaceable biological resources and teams at risk of dispersing.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Marketing material is tagged with information about how to access gambling-addiction resources.
    — New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026

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“Resorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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