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 Ski resorts in and near California will open as early as this week. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 5 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 Winter is another great time to ride, particularly for skiers and snowboarders heading to Vermont’s mountain resorts. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026 All-inclusive resorts and private compounds now control more than 99 percent of the country’s world-famous beaches. — Ben Ryder Howe, Air Mail, 31 Oct. 2026 Experiences includes the company’s theme parks, resorts and cruise lines. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026 Rule changes were discussed at resorts around various Southwestern cities. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026 Switzerland makes a huge amount of money from rich foreigners seeking better health, and spas and alternative-healing resorts are often built to cater to voguish international tastes. — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 From gingerbread house competitions and ice skating to holiday trains and visits from Santa, these Southern resorts make Christmas extra magical for families. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 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

Definition of haunts

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

Definition of opportunities

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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