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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
The backstory Hotel Terra Jackson Hole is part of Noble House Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio of 30 hotels and resorts, with properties focusing on local culture, sustainability, and conscious hospitality.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The animals were seen on airport runways, walking on golf courses, roaming near schools and causing panic in supermarkets and hot spring resorts almost on a daily basis.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Top golf resorts now offer luxury spas, fine dining and outdoor adventures for travelers beyond the fairway.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
But this island destination also boasts a walkable downtown, natural beauty, historical fort, top-notch golf courses, and a mix of both luxe resorts and quaint inns.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Primm was once one of Nevada’s more popular gambling resorts, a less expensive, slightly more kitschy alternative to Las Vegas that benefited from being closer to Southern California.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Puglia is very much on the tourist radar, but most international travelers tend to flock to the Itria Valley to see famous towns like Alberobello and stay in luxurious resorts such as Borgo Egnazia and Masseria Torre Maizza.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Lake Geneva Geneva Lake, ringed by resorts, vacation homes, and 19th-century mansions, is anchored by the town of Lake Geneva on its east end.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Personalized Wellness Assessments and Consultations This is where luxury wellness retreats separate themselves most clearly from standard resorts.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The animals were seen on airport runways, walking on golf courses, roaming near schools and causing panic in supermarkets and hot spring resorts almost on a daily basis.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Top golf resorts now offer luxury spas, fine dining and outdoor adventures for travelers beyond the fairway.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
But this island destination also boasts a walkable downtown, natural beauty, historical fort, top-notch golf courses, and a mix of both luxe resorts and quaint inns.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Primm was once one of Nevada’s more popular gambling resorts, a less expensive, slightly more kitschy alternative to Las Vegas that benefited from being closer to Southern California.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Puglia is very much on the tourist radar, but most international travelers tend to flock to the Itria Valley to see famous towns like Alberobello and stay in luxurious resorts such as Borgo Egnazia and Masseria Torre Maizza.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Lake Geneva Geneva Lake, ringed by resorts, vacation homes, and 19th-century mansions, is anchored by the town of Lake Geneva on its east end.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Personalized Wellness Assessments and Consultations This is where luxury wellness retreats separate themselves most clearly from standard resorts.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resorts
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Given out for free in streetside orange boxes and in stacks at cafés, The L was stylish and well-informed, highlighting locally famous names and haunts, and establishing a sense of shared community for the corridor.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Being too patient in the build-up also allowed City to recover their shape and shut down crossing opportunities.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Hatcher said preschool isn’t fully funded in Indiana, which doesn’t create the same opportunities for all children.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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The Taurus Sun sextiles Jupiter in your 4th House of Home, making practical choices around security, family, or resources feel unusually constructive.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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This sort of attention to dessert is otherwise increasingly rare; too many ambitious kitchens pour all their resources into their savory menus and then punt on the sweet courses, serving a scoop of gelato in a fancy coupe, or a slice of cake assembled off-site.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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“Resorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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