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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
Estorino currently oversees international park operations at Disney theme park resorts in China, Japan and France.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Will Brundage Mountain, Tamarack ski resorts get snow?
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
Like many resorts in North America this year, Whistler Blackcomb experienced a challenging start to the season with low snowfall and above-normal temperatures, but fresh snow is still in the forecast.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
From Calgary airport, a shuttle whisks me three hours to the Weber Powder hangar in Golden—a blue-collar railroad and timber town and the gateway to Kicking Horse, one of the rowdiest ski resorts in North America.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
Eco effort As with many high-end resorts in Costa Rica, there is a relentless desire to preserve the beauty of its host country.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
The major resorts anchor raucous, nonstop nightlife—live music, rooftop bars, bowling alleys, arcades, and late-night eats.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Still, Disney's domestic theme parks drive around two-thirds of revenue in its experiences division, which includes parks, cruises, resorts and consumer products.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Burke is set up like two resorts in one.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Will Brundage Mountain, Tamarack ski resorts get snow?
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
Like many resorts in North America this year, Whistler Blackcomb experienced a challenging start to the season with low snowfall and above-normal temperatures, but fresh snow is still in the forecast.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
From Calgary airport, a shuttle whisks me three hours to the Weber Powder hangar in Golden—a blue-collar railroad and timber town and the gateway to Kicking Horse, one of the rowdiest ski resorts in North America.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
Eco effort As with many high-end resorts in Costa Rica, there is a relentless desire to preserve the beauty of its host country.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
The major resorts anchor raucous, nonstop nightlife—live music, rooftop bars, bowling alleys, arcades, and late-night eats.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Still, Disney's domestic theme parks drive around two-thirds of revenue in its experiences division, which includes parks, cruises, resorts and consumer products.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Burke is set up like two resorts in one.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resorts
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Shane, whose run in All Out at the Nederlander Theater ends March 8, took some time to show Condé Nast Traveler some of his favorite Manhattan haunts—from a five-star hotel to a tawdry nightclub to the first brow aesthetician that put him at ease.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Mar. 2026
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Peel yourself away from the island's precious beaches for a long, lazy afternoon spent enjoying sweeping views from this hillside spot and popping into breezy local haunts like Robert Righteous and de Youths, known for its colorful Caribbean decor.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Down the road, the synergistic opportunities are potentially more significant for building the profile of both brands, from summer festivals to new retail channels, Magliaro said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The donation was made to the Foundation for New Education Initiatives, a nonprofit organization Carvalho founded to improve learning opportunities for students from lower-income families.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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As clever Mercury uplifts Mars in your 10th House of Professionality, the universe clears space for you to pitch ideas, request resources, or lead a project.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Rigas currently serves as deputy secretary of state for management and resources and is largely in charge of its bureaucracy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Resorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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