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
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
As the series progressed, Carter went on to construct a highly believable world of Roy, with a sequence of meticulously outfitted penthouses, lofts, vacation homes, and castles, as well as private jets, yachts, a corporate boardroom, and a TV newsroom.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
Balloons in red and white dotted the sky, as the yachts with flags in the same colors sailed by.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The film adaptation was actually shot on real yachts, but the location came with some bizarre rules.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
The technology can fuel any form of transport, including yachts, ships, ferries, aeroplanes, trains, cars, buses, and trucks.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Here, guests can zip across the Aegean aboard a fleet of Axopar water taxis or Mazu 52 yachts for sunset cruises, airport transfers, or a stylish ride to a beach club.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
When winter arrives, Emerald yachts sail south to the Caribbean’s warm, turquoise waters for white-sand beaches.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
The property has 320 feet of private bayfront, so there is space for yachts or other watercraft.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Billionaires are known for throwing their money at super yachts, oceanside mansions, and luxury cars—but some still carry their thrifty habits made before reaching 10-figure net worths.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
As the series progressed, Carter went on to construct a highly believable world of Roy, with a sequence of meticulously outfitted penthouses, lofts, vacation homes, and castles, as well as private jets, yachts, a corporate boardroom, and a TV newsroom.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
Balloons in red and white dotted the sky, as the yachts with flags in the same colors sailed by.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The film adaptation was actually shot on real yachts, but the location came with some bizarre rules.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
The technology can fuel any form of transport, including yachts, ships, ferries, aeroplanes, trains, cars, buses, and trucks.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Here, guests can zip across the Aegean aboard a fleet of Axopar water taxis or Mazu 52 yachts for sunset cruises, airport transfers, or a stylish ride to a beach club.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
When winter arrives, Emerald yachts sail south to the Caribbean’s warm, turquoise waters for white-sand beaches.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
The property has 320 feet of private bayfront, so there is space for yachts or other watercraft.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yachts
Verb
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Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The containerized system could serve as an interim measure while permanent vertical-launch solutions are developed for future vessels.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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At least 27 people had been killed in the earlier attacks on Venezuelan vessels.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each week features new recipe samples, kids’ crafts and community resources.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The pow wow is free on the opening Friday for students and school personnel that come from all over the region with singers, musicians, storytelling, crafts and food all part of the festivities.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Suarez also has sought to prevent people from living on sailboats, including by calling for the removal of a dock that boaters utilized to access food and water on land.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Grand Residences Riviera Cancun Puerto Morelos, Mexico With swimming pools, a sandy beach, and kayaks and sailboats, active families can have fun in or on the water at Grand Residences Riviera Cancun.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Yachts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yachts. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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