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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
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Foiling yachts typically run software that adjusts the foils hundreds of times a second to maintain safe, level flight.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Or, if shopping isn’t your preferred vacation activity, take the bike to the nearby Intracoastal Waterway and traverse on Palm Beach Lake Trail, a bike- and pedestrian-friendly path that abuts the water’s edge that is lined with docked yachts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
The tranquil, turquoise waters of this part of Virgin Gorda are ideal for yachts and sailboats, which stake out a spot here for a night or two.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
For years, the town of Pembroke Park was chaotic, from chartering yachts to missing audit deadlines.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Pope Leo on Saturday made a day trip to Monaco, a tax-free microstate on the French Riviera known as a haven for billionaires and their luxury yachts, and urged its residents to share their wealth and help those in need.
—Reuters, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Alongside other elite operators like Ponant and Aqua Expeditions, not to mention private yachts hosting fewer than 15 guests — the bar for truly top-shelf nautical escapes is rising fast.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
In the ’80s, the Newport to Ensenada was touted as the world’s largest international race, with more than 600 yachts entering annually.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Foiling yachts typically run software that adjusts the foils hundreds of times a second to maintain safe, level flight.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Or, if shopping isn’t your preferred vacation activity, take the bike to the nearby Intracoastal Waterway and traverse on Palm Beach Lake Trail, a bike- and pedestrian-friendly path that abuts the water’s edge that is lined with docked yachts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
The tranquil, turquoise waters of this part of Virgin Gorda are ideal for yachts and sailboats, which stake out a spot here for a night or two.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
For years, the town of Pembroke Park was chaotic, from chartering yachts to missing audit deadlines.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Pope Leo on Saturday made a day trip to Monaco, a tax-free microstate on the French Riviera known as a haven for billionaires and their luxury yachts, and urged its residents to share their wealth and help those in need.
—Reuters, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Alongside other elite operators like Ponant and Aqua Expeditions, not to mention private yachts hosting fewer than 15 guests — the bar for truly top-shelf nautical escapes is rising fast.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yachts
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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.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Indian ship was one of two vessels bearing that country’s flag that came under fire by the IRGC Navy on Saturday.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Trump has demanded that vessels again be allowed to transit unimpeded.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The free hour-long Round Lake Area Park District program included crafts around the museum, and projects to help instill how to help the planet by conserving and recycling.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The History of the Arts and Crafts Movement The arts and crafts movement occurred roughly between the late 1860s and the early 1920s, and put simply, was a protest against industrialization.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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The abundance of teak also recalls traditional sailboats.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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The tranquil, turquoise waters of this part of Virgin Gorda are ideal for yachts and sailboats, which stake out a spot here for a night or two.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Yachts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yachts. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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