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 While some medi-spas adopt the clinical aesthetic, Acquaforte Thalasso & Spa is part-luxury-resort, part-wellness-clinic, surrounding itself with flamboyant, lush gardens resplendent with palms, banana trees, and tropical flowers. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Plastic surgery practices, medical spas, luxury real estate, wealth management firms and private schools often benefit because their ideal clients still engage with local lifestyle publications. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 By that point, for a variety of reasons, the culture of spas as gathering places in the summer was on the wane, and many spa towns had to reinvent themselves. Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026 Cold plunges, infrared saunas and red light panels are moving out of luxury spas and into garages, spare rooms and basements. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Experience the body care products found at top Five Star spas around the world. ABC News, 6 July 2026 Businesses chased the trend, with clubs and day spas marketing group packages to bachelorettes, and cities like Nashville and Austin branding themselves as bachelorette party hot spots. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 5 July 2026 Marbella is once again attracting a moneyed, glamorous crowd, with sybaritic beach clubs, fashion pop-ups, standout restaurants, and sprawling spas that promise head-to-toe pampering. Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
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Noun
  • Much of her rehabilitation unfolded inside otherwise empty gyms at the American Sports Centers in Anaheim.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The ReGen Pod is marketed to clinics, gyms and high-end consumers, while systems like the Vibragenix RegenX med bed pitch spa-like experiences at premium price points.
    Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
  • Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026

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“Spas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spas. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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