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
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Both all‑suite yachts introduce a sleeker, more contemporary edge, with nearly every cabin offering a private veranda or floor‑to‑ceiling infinity window.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
The property has 320 feet of private bayfront, so there is space for yachts or other watercraft.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Scenic sister company Emerald, which previously offered only river cruises, launched 100-passenger ocean yachts in 2022 for voyages in the warm waters of the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Indian oceans.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
The Accor brand has just announced a new collection of itineraries for 2027, with yachts Corinthian and Olympian set to cover new territory in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Many of the images inside the files show Epstein and Maxwell having fun in exotic locations—private planes, helicopters, beachside villas, yachts, unidentified mansions.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2025
From luxury icebreakers to yachts with pool decks, these ships—and sailings—are on our list.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 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
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The resort also has its own 60-slip marina for yachts, fishing charters, and boat rentals, where many visitors dock while enjoying dinner at the beloved La Balandra Restaurant & Bar.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Both all‑suite yachts introduce a sleeker, more contemporary edge, with nearly every cabin offering a private veranda or floor‑to‑ceiling infinity window.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
The property has 320 feet of private bayfront, so there is space for yachts or other watercraft.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Scenic sister company Emerald, which previously offered only river cruises, launched 100-passenger ocean yachts in 2022 for voyages in the warm waters of the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Indian oceans.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
The Accor brand has just announced a new collection of itineraries for 2027, with yachts Corinthian and Olympian set to cover new territory in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Many of the images inside the files show Epstein and Maxwell having fun in exotic locations—private planes, helicopters, beachside villas, yachts, unidentified mansions.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2025
From luxury icebreakers to yachts with pool decks, these ships—and sailings—are on our list.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 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
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 program includes live bands and DJs on select sailings and routes, with performances typically held on larger vessels where space allows for small stage setups.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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While there are probably Russian submarines — as there are across the Arctic region — there are no surface vessels, Mortensgaard said.—
Emma Burrows,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Knitting and other fiber crafts Knitting, crocheting and other fiber crafts are also gaining traction this winter, according to posts shared by social media users.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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They're also recommended by Mayret Gonzalez Rubenstein, an art historian and the co-founder of Cosmopolitours, which crafts bespoke luxury trips in Cartagena and beyond.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Jan. 2026
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Deep navy blue and burgundy fabrics cover the walls, and paintings of seascapes and sailboats evoke the East Coast town of the restaurant’s name.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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Another image has small sailboats pulled onto a shore near one of the docks Martin plans to build for a new marina there.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
13 Nov. 2025
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“Yachts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yachts. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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