as in schooner
a large boat that is used for racing or pleasure
a sailing yacht that requires a large crew to helm it
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Recent Examples of yacht
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
The government document, which was confirmed as accurate by the two officials, said moving the woman from Pitcairn eventually was arranged via the Titaina Explorer trimaran yacht owned by a wealthy Frenchman, who uses it for personal exploration in the South Pacific.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 10 Jan. 2026
And the connection with sports—specifically yachting, horseback riding, skiing, and golf—is integral to how the brand positions itself.
—Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Villa prices start at £9,995 ($13,382) per person, with exclusive access to the Pop-Up yacht.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
The government document, which was confirmed as accurate by the two officials, said moving the woman from Pitcairn eventually was arranged via the Titaina Explorer trimaran yacht owned by a wealthy Frenchman, who uses it for personal exploration in the South Pacific.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Verb
But there are some plus sides, such as the bunker’s inhabitants still being able to dance to yacht rock.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 10 Jan. 2026
And the connection with sports—specifically yachting, horseback riding, skiing, and golf—is integral to how the brand positions itself.
—Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yacht
Noun
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When the perilous search for the Northwest Passage sparked a wave of popular interest in the Arctic, Church set off by schooner in search of icebergs.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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The museum’s centerpiece is the historic Percy & Small Shipyard, the nation’s only surviving shipyard from the large wooden vessel era and the site where the giant schooner Wyoming was built.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Be mindful of weather conditions when boating or kayaking.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The fire department said the eight other people in the boating party returned in the last two boats that had remained upright.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Its fleet currently includes two vessels, its flagship Ultramarine and Ocean Explorer, with a third, World Voyager, scheduled to join in 2027.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Flores, captain of the Negra Francisca, said the vessel — valued around $400,000 — belonged to his father, 84.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Growing up watching the Food Network, Castro, 34, learned all the basics about preparing the perfect meal while honing her craft at home.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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My children still rave about The Playbarn, a play area for babies and toddlers that’s chockablock with toys, puzzles, costumes, and crafts.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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“Yacht.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yacht. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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