spas

plural of spa
as in gyms
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising a six-month membership in a health spa with the specific purpose of losing weight

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Recent Examples of spas By focusing on the battles fought in luxury department stores, fashion shows, high-end spas, nail salons, and the home, the film illustrated just how limited even privileged women’s options were. — Raymond Ang, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 Lis cited Dermalogica founder Jane Wurwand in his letter, noting that the brand supported over 75,000 aestheticians when spas were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Only three of these immersive spas exist in the world (the others are in Macau and Milan), making this a rare and fun adventure, particularly if the weather outside is looking moody. — Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 Builders describe private bedrooms, running water and sanitation, independent energy and amenities like meditation rooms, movie theaters, gyms and spas. — Megan Buerger, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 So, if frequent skin treatments at clinics and spas are running up your credit card bill, Qure’s at-home system could be a solid (and more cost-efficient) alternative for getting glowing skin in the comfort of your own bathroom. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026 Head spas are credited with cleansing the scalp, stimulating blood flow, strengthening hair follicles and lowering stress and anxiety. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Lounging by the beach, poolside service, spas, and leisurely meals usually set the day’s pace. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026 Licensed cosmetologists and estheticians are building careers in luxury salons, medical spas, wellness clinics, education, content creation, and entrepreneurship. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spas
Noun
  • Meanwhile, a 2026 poll by Garage Gym Experiment, an online community for home fitness enthusiasts, found that 44% of respondents expected to spend at least $1,000 on their home gyms this year.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Builders describe private bedrooms, running water and sanitation, independent energy and amenities like meditation rooms, movie theaters, gyms and spas.
    — Megan Buerger, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Some 36,000 houses and buildings were destroyed or damaged, and more than 2,000 people are still living in evacuation centers, including school gymnasiums and community centers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Thousands of people spent another night at evacuation centers set up throughout the area in gymnasiums and other big spaces.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 2026

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“Spas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spas. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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