as in yachts
a boat equipped with one or more sails
we were stuck in the sailboat for an hour until the wind came up and we could move again
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Recent Examples of sailboats
Set the scene Nearly all guests arrive the most comfortable way, connecting through San Juan on a Tradewind Aviation prop plane to Tortola's Beef Island, a 90-minute ride low enough to count the sailboats moored off Virgin Gorda.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Save-the-dates inspired by lakeshores, sailboats, sunsets, and beach grass are especially popular for summer weddings.
—Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Here’s where the premier sailboats are docked side-by-side at the marina.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Like sailboats, ice boats are wind-powered, but sit upon three ice blades.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Along the western edge of the Netherlands, where long stretches of blue sea meet shores painted with pine trees, windmills, and sailboats, lies Domburg—a 16th-century village in the maritime province of Zeeland.
—Katherine McGrath, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Deep navy blue and burgundy fabrics cover the walls, and paintings of seascapes and sailboats evoke the East Coast town of the restaurant’s name.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Visitors can slip into a cozy seersucker robe and watch sailboats drift by while sipping a cocktail.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Grand Residences Riviera Cancun Puerto Morelos, Mexico With swimming pools, a sandy beach, and kayaks and sailboats, active families can have fun in or on the water at Grand Residences Riviera Cancun.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Save-the-dates inspired by lakeshores, sailboats, sunsets, and beach grass are especially popular for summer weddings.
—Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Here’s where the premier sailboats are docked side-by-side at the marina.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Like sailboats, ice boats are wind-powered, but sit upon three ice blades.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Along the western edge of the Netherlands, where long stretches of blue sea meet shores painted with pine trees, windmills, and sailboats, lies Domburg—a 16th-century village in the maritime province of Zeeland.
—Katherine McGrath, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Deep navy blue and burgundy fabrics cover the walls, and paintings of seascapes and sailboats evoke the East Coast town of the restaurant’s name.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Visitors can slip into a cozy seersucker robe and watch sailboats drift by while sipping a cocktail.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Grand Residences Riviera Cancun Puerto Morelos, Mexico With swimming pools, a sandy beach, and kayaks and sailboats, active families can have fun in or on the water at Grand Residences Riviera Cancun.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sailboats
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His purchase of a second Vanquish underscores a broader trend in luxury yachting of owners returning to the same builder for multiple yachts because of strong, trusting relationships and successful collaborations.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
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The cruise line’s incredible sailing yachts are known for the small number of guests, ranging from about 150 to about 350.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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The device could also be used to damp vibrations in aerospace vehicles, ships, and aircraft, and to provide a shield for sensitive military hardware and scientific instruments that are vulnerable to sudden shock.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Adventure can also carry around 2,500 crew members, about 1,000 more than on the Wish class ships.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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And China already possesses the world’s-largest fleet of destroyers, frigates and surface combatants.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Taiwan’s navy is overly reliant on aging American and French designs, including Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates, La Fayette-class frigates, and Kidd-class destroyers.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Golden mussels clog the thruster and decorate the underside of his dinghies.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dozens have died in recent years trying to cross one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes in overcrowded dinghies.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Sailboats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sailboats. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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