as in schooners
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 yachts
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
In 1962, for example, the brand launched the Delfino series, creating what would become the common practice of incorporating top-deck sun lounges and ensuite showers into modern yachts.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
The studio has incorporated sleek low-slung proportions more often associated with sailing yachts into the motor yacht format, along with extensive use of glass.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Advertisement That kind of philanthropy is unusual in an age when many billionaires flaunt their wealth with mega-yachts and Wall Street firms work to extract profits from their investments.
—David Gelles, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Armani’s mother Maria played a great role in his life and influenced his sense of fashion to the point that his two yachts bore her nicknames, Mariu and Maìn.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
In the photos, celebrities lounge on yachts, go out to eat, dig into a large cake and play Jenga.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
The yachts which have thronged the bay are fewer as summer gives way to fall, but the off-season quiet has its own appeal for visitors wanting a slice of paradise to themselves.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
In 1962, for example, the brand launched the Delfino series, creating what would become the common practice of incorporating top-deck sun lounges and ensuite showers into modern yachts.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
The studio has incorporated sleek low-slung proportions more often associated with sailing yachts into the motor yacht format, along with extensive use of glass.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Advertisement That kind of philanthropy is unusual in an age when many billionaires flaunt their wealth with mega-yachts and Wall Street firms work to extract profits from their investments.
—David Gelles, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Armani’s mother Maria played a great role in his life and influenced his sense of fashion to the point that his two yachts bore her nicknames, Mariu and Maìn.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
In the photos, celebrities lounge on yachts, go out to eat, dig into a large cake and play Jenga.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yachts
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According to @MT_Anderson, an open-source intelligence analyst on the social media platform X, the Chinese vessels were approximately 144 miles north of Taiwan.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Pentagon deployed a flotilla of eight vessels, along with surveillance planes and an attack submarine.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some experiences, like sports demonstrations, bingo games (a massively popular community activity), and concerts, are intended for larger groups; others, such as making traditional crafts and taking storytelling hikes, are more intimate outings.—
Robin Catalano,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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Tandy’s son, Charles, came up with the idea of branching out into the leather crafts business.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Sep. 2025
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Maxi sailboats have been competing for bragging rights and very special Rolex watches in Porto Cervo for 35 years.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Set free sailboats in Coconut Grove.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Yachts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yachts. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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