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
From geothermal spas to lagoon retreats, 2026 is ushering in seismic shifts in the world of wellness.
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Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Several hotels in the area have unveiled new renovations in the first months of 2026, upgrading rooms, spas and common spaces.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The book took on a life beyond its pages, in the hotels, cafes, spas, and beaches where legions of its readers set off seeking their own transformative journeys.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
There aren’t med spas—yet—on every corner.
—Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
There’s a million med spas out there.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The list also includes hotels, spas and restaurants (several cruise ship restaurants got nods, too, after appearing on the list for the first time in 2025).
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
For a luxurious experience, Burgio suggests the spas at Nayara Tented Camp and Nayara Gardens.
—Lauren P. Reyes, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Now, Wisconsin saunas are no longer just enjoyed Up North, at health clubs, and in spas.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Several hotels in the area have unveiled new renovations in the first months of 2026, upgrading rooms, spas and common spaces.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The book took on a life beyond its pages, in the hotels, cafes, spas, and beaches where legions of its readers set off seeking their own transformative journeys.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
There aren’t med spas—yet—on every corner.
—Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
There’s a million med spas out there.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The list also includes hotels, spas and restaurants (several cruise ship restaurants got nods, too, after appearing on the list for the first time in 2025).
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
For a luxurious experience, Burgio suggests the spas at Nayara Tented Camp and Nayara Gardens.
—Lauren P. Reyes, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Now, Wisconsin saunas are no longer just enjoyed Up North, at health clubs, and in spas.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spas
Noun
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New Orleans Boulder Lounge Coming to New Orleans for rock climbing might feel like going to Ireland for sunny weather, but the New Orleans Boulder Lounge has, through quiet persistence and good community outreach, risen to become one of the region’s most beloved training gyms.—
Outside,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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The ordinance also prohibited e-bikes on public sidewalks, drainage ditches, culverts, channels, athletic courts or gyms.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Public speakers questioned why some classes got to graduate in expensive venues such as Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood and Nova Southeastern University’s Don Taft Center, while most others were scheduled for high school gymnasiums.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Board Chair Sarah Leonardi said the district is confronting significant financial realities as members considered school closures, boundary adjustments, and a proposal to move some high school graduations from large venues to on‑campus gymnasiums.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Spas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spas. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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