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 BofA’s category covers arts and crafts, hobby shops, ski resorts, outdoor retailers, educational toys and some toy stores. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 What if rising temperatures shutter all the ski resorts and no one wants to buy The North Face jackets? — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 Many travelers headed for the beaches, golf courses, and award-winning resorts of the Golden Isles treat Brunswick as little more than a staging post. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2026 What to do nearby The Algarve is mainly populated with beach resorts—and most are much larger than this one. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026 Fujairah — one of the UAE’s poorer emirates better known for its low-cost resorts and mountain escapes — is at the center of a regional push to reduce Iran’s leverage over Gulf trade through the Strait of Hormuz. — semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 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

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Noun

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

Definition of haunts

Noun

The court also found that families in many rural counties have substantially fewer opportunities to use EdChoice vouchers.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
The event, for golfers and non-golfers, will include golf instruction, interactive activities, music, food and opportunities to connect with founders Ajanaku and Cooper, community leaders, local organizations, and others.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of opportunities

Noun

The subject is of particular interest at CBS News, where Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss has repeatedly encouraged the network’s journalists to dedicate serious resources to finding a potential link.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Harnessing that opportunity requires both the resources to teach CPR effectively and the policies to ensure every student has the chance to learn it.

— Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026