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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
Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The company is currently working to power a wide range of vessels that includes VTOLs, race boats and yachts, motorcycles and defense platforms, manufacturing motors at its 86,000-sq ft three-site facility in Milton Keynes, UK.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Yet, hidden between luxe private island resorts and harbors for mega-yachts, the tiny island of Mayreau (pronounced my-row) is a blissful exception, having escaped almost any development.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
His purchase of a second Vanquish underscores a broader trend in luxury yachting of owners returning to the same builder for multiple yachts because of strong, trusting relationships and successful collaborations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
The cruise line’s incredible sailing yachts are known for the small number of guests, ranging from about 150 to about 350.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Its own dock for visiting yachts.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Prosecutors allege the brothers used their wealth, social status and access to exclusive events to entice young women to private homes, yachts, mansions and luxury trips — sometimes paying for flights and high-end accommodations — before drugging and assaulting them.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The company is currently working to power a wide range of vessels that includes VTOLs, race boats and yachts, motorcycles and defense platforms, manufacturing motors at its 86,000-sq ft three-site facility in Milton Keynes, UK.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Yet, hidden between luxe private island resorts and harbors for mega-yachts, the tiny island of Mayreau (pronounced my-row) is a blissful exception, having escaped almost any development.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
His purchase of a second Vanquish underscores a broader trend in luxury yachting of owners returning to the same builder for multiple yachts because of strong, trusting relationships and successful collaborations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
The cruise line’s incredible sailing yachts are known for the small number of guests, ranging from about 150 to about 350.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Its own dock for visiting yachts.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 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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Small ships like this one remain one of the most effective—and intimate—ways of accessing the twists and turns of the Amazon Basin, allowing vessels to moor in remote riverine communities and forests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Iran has reportedly begun laying mines in the crucial maritime trade route and UK authorities said three ships off Iran’s coast were hit by projectiles, while US forces reported destroying 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Yulia Denisyuk is an award-winning travel photographer and writer with a special interest in stories about artisan crafts and ancient traditions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the menu's homage to her Southern grandmother, Hall has also incorporated a few beloved crafts into her decor.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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The desiccation left marinas that once teemed with sailboats marooned, surrounded by sand.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene Nearly all guests arrive the most comfortable way, connecting through San Juan on a Tradewind Aviation prop plane to Tortola's Beef Island, a 90-minute ride low enough to count the sailboats moored off Virgin Gorda.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Yachts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yachts. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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