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
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Beat the resale algorithm After searching for World Cup tickets, suddenly every ad online and on social media was trying to sell me luxury yachts, private travel experiences, and things made from Italian leather.
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Holly Carter,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Under Speichert’s leadership, Four Seasons has pursued one of the hospitality industry’s most ambitious expansion strategies by broadening its business across hotels, residences, private aviation, yachts, wellness, retail and experiential travel.
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Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Our team ensures that every detail is handled seamlessly—from luxury accommodations and private yachts to VIP airport services, telehealth access, and discreet security solutions for those who require the highest level of privacy and convenience.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
No quantity of houses or yachts dents it.
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Douglas P. McCormick,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Then the plutocrats circled their yachts.
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Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
There are around $4 billion’s worth of yachts anchored in Port Hercule over the Grand Prix weekend, including Faith, owned by Aston Martin’s billionaire Canadian chairman Lawrence Stroll.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
But nestled by the Mediterranean, surrounded by super yachts, F1’s least-good race is also its most famous and glamorous.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
Noun
No two Smart Custom yachts are alike.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Beat the resale algorithm After searching for World Cup tickets, suddenly every ad online and on social media was trying to sell me luxury yachts, private travel experiences, and things made from Italian leather.
—
Holly Carter,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Under Speichert’s leadership, Four Seasons has pursued one of the hospitality industry’s most ambitious expansion strategies by broadening its business across hotels, residences, private aviation, yachts, wellness, retail and experiential travel.
—
Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Our team ensures that every detail is handled seamlessly—from luxury accommodations and private yachts to VIP airport services, telehealth access, and discreet security solutions for those who require the highest level of privacy and convenience.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
No quantity of houses or yachts dents it.
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Douglas P. McCormick,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Then the plutocrats circled their yachts.
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Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
There are around $4 billion’s worth of yachts anchored in Port Hercule over the Grand Prix weekend, including Faith, owned by Aston Martin’s billionaire Canadian chairman Lawrence Stroll.
—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
But nestled by the Mediterranean, surrounded by super yachts, F1’s least-good race is also its most famous and glamorous.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yachts
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In his speech, Kim said the Choe Hyon will be the first ship of a modern North Korean fleet, with even bigger vessels coming.
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Commercial vessels and oil tankers preparing to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical strategic waterways for global trade flows, maintain their wait in the Gulf of Oman, on June 17, 2026.
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Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.
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Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.
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Besides golf there is fishing, hiking, stargazing, croquet, crafts classes, fitness classes, clay shooting, axe throwing, archery, pickleball and even rock climbing.
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Teens can enjoy the Teens' Club, while younger kids (ages four to 12) have their own space for arts, crafts, and games.
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Around the world, sharks are washing ashore with their livers removed with chilling precision while in the Strait of Gibraltar, orcas are targeting sailboats – ramming hulls, crippling rudders, and sinking vessels.
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Crossing the street to the sailboats for a sunset excursion takes grit, but hotel staff can escort you.
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“Yachts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yachts. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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