yachts 1 of 2

plural of yacht

yachts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of yacht

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of yachts
Noun
Widely respected as a pioneer in responsible tourism, the Dunn family entered the space in 1991, and today their three small yachts—just 10 cabins each—are like boutique hotels at sea, with Relais & Châteaux’s stamp of approval. — Alexandra Marvar, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Sure, the marina will accommodate yachts up to 240 feet-plus, but there will be no dry dock, maintenance yard, or chandlers. — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 Even with a sufficient breeze, sailing yachts burn fossil fuels to power HVAC, cooking equipment, and outlets. — Sal Vaglica, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 At one point luxury travel meant being able to be anywhere and have the comforts of your office—yachts and Aman resorts offer satellite service and Wi-Fi so that you can be pampered but still take a meeting or be active in the family group chat. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026 That's particularly true at steakhouse Intrepid and open-air cantina 16o9—both of which are set above the harbor for incredible sunsets and clear views of the gleaming white super yachts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 In a setting designed to make exceptional yachts desirable, explaining why a particular vessel is unsuitable requires commercial discipline. — Christoph Lymbersky, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 There’s a flotilla of yachts, but millions of have-nots, and enough homeless people to fill stadiums. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Wealthy Gulf residents and family offices are increasingly seeking small private data centers for their homes and luxury yachts, with some systems costing millions of dirhams. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yachts
Noun
  • Elbit Systems’ naval portfolio includes unmanned surface vessels, underwater systems, integrated command-and-control (C2) suites, electro-optical and sonar systems, communications and electronic warfare technologies.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The exhibition presents 63 original prints and limited-edition ceramics, including vessels, plates, pitchers and sculptural forms created by the artist after 1947.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Down at the lake, boats just off the shore slowed to listen while swimmers took in the music from floaties.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • This includes marine transportation, shipbuilding and repair, national defense and security, world-class research on autonomous crafts, shipping and logistics, tourism and recreation.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Guests can participate in crafts and a night walk and visit educational booths.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • That’s a good thing, because the Viceroy flies lower than the masts of larger sailboats and much lower than, say, the upper decks of a cruise ship.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, at this landmark property you’re treated to 360-degree waterfront views of the Old Port, sailboats, and historic lighthouses.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Yachts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yachts. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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