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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
Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Remembering Ted Turner, an American original Ted Turner, the brash, visionary entrepreneur who founded CNN, transformed cable television, raced yachts in the America's Cup, and became one of America's leading conservationists, died May 6 at 87.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The Monegasque racer clearly has an affinity for the Ferretti Group brand, previously taking delivery of the 48 Dolceriva Monza and the 82 Diva Sedici, among other yachts.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
So many of celebrity culture’s finest moments have taken place on or around yachts in recent years.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
In this environment of yachts, red carpets and excesses, the cast will give life to a new group of guests whose vacation, if the season follows tradition, will be cut short by a crime.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
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
Mac's Pizza & Kitchen Lean in to hear the locals tell tales of Mick Jagger and David Bowie pulling up in private yachts from Mustique just to dig into the lobster pizza at Mac's Pizza & Kitchen.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 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
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What followed included jury resignations, protests, Pussy Riot, paparazzi, and enough mega-yachts to redefine the Venice skyline.
—Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Remembering Ted Turner, an American original Ted Turner, the brash, visionary entrepreneur who founded CNN, transformed cable television, raced yachts in the America's Cup, and became one of America's leading conservationists, died May 6 at 87.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The Monegasque racer clearly has an affinity for the Ferretti Group brand, previously taking delivery of the 48 Dolceriva Monza and the 82 Diva Sedici, among other yachts.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
So many of celebrity culture’s finest moments have taken place on or around yachts in recent years.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
In this environment of yachts, red carpets and excesses, the cast will give life to a new group of guests whose vacation, if the season follows tradition, will be cut short by a crime.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
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
Mac's Pizza & Kitchen Lean in to hear the locals tell tales of Mick Jagger and David Bowie pulling up in private yachts from Mustique just to dig into the lobster pizza at Mac's Pizza & Kitchen.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 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
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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According to the indictment, the operators of the Dali used the flushing pump for fuel supply on at least three of its other vessels.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Autonomous fleet receives major funding push The new plan also highlights the Navy’s increasing focus on medium unmanned surface vessels, or MUSVs.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Nick Baird, the Park District’s director of recreation, was among the staff members assisting at program tables, which offered crafts and education.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The 15-year-old enjoys crafts, as well as staying active through sports like softball, volleyball and track.—
The Star
May 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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Get a good view of the hillside town, as well as sailboats and kayakers, while strolling across the Boothbay Harbor Footbridge or relaxing on the rocky beaches at Barrett's Park.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Tucked into the waterfront of the beloved oceanside town of Bar Harbor, West Street Hotel boasts lavish guest rooms with striking views of meandering sailboats and the craggy Atlantic coast.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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“Yachts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yachts. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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