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
Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Eligible splurges include yachts, cars, racehorses, and private jets—as long as they’re used for business more than half of the time.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The fact is, operators of ferries, yachts, supply ships, and other vessels burn diesel fuel for very good reasons.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Both yachts are built on Heesen’s 55m Steel platform, featuring a Fast Displacement Hull Form by Van Oossanen Naval Architects and exterior styling by Omega Architects.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
After a few months of teasing a romance filled with yachts and lobster, Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau’s summer fling has made it to the fall.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2025
There are no overwater bungalows here, no party yachts crowding the reefs.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Indeed, with the addition of the pool deck and water sports arena, Ikon will be able to better compete with some of the newer luxury yachts being developed by companies like Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons for sailings in nonpolar destinations.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025
Following its debut, Four Seasons plans to launch multiple yachts in its fleet, including the Four Seasons II in 2027.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
Passengers can also expect an environmentally friendly trip, with yachts being completely plastic-free.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Eligible splurges include yachts, cars, racehorses, and private jets—as long as they’re used for business more than half of the time.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The fact is, operators of ferries, yachts, supply ships, and other vessels burn diesel fuel for very good reasons.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Both yachts are built on Heesen’s 55m Steel platform, featuring a Fast Displacement Hull Form by Van Oossanen Naval Architects and exterior styling by Omega Architects.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
After a few months of teasing a romance filled with yachts and lobster, Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau’s summer fling has made it to the fall.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2025
There are no overwater bungalows here, no party yachts crowding the reefs.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Indeed, with the addition of the pool deck and water sports arena, Ikon will be able to better compete with some of the newer luxury yachts being developed by companies like Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons for sailings in nonpolar destinations.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025
Following its debut, Four Seasons plans to launch multiple yachts in its fleet, including the Four Seasons II in 2027.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
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 Hong Kong builder plans to be much more public about these striking new vessels.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Industry acceptance of aluminum hulls and lightweight composite structures has helped too, reducing energy demand and making electrification feasible for larger vessels.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, a multidisciplinary Seattle architecture and interiors studio, crafts homes that revel in the beauty of their natural settings and are made to last for generations.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Small crafts include owners of small to medium sized motor and sail boats, affecting fisherman, para-sailors, windsurfers and canoe paddlers.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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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 8 Nov. 2025.
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