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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
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Standing near yachts, Mercedes Moné boasts about winning the Owen Hart Cup for the second consecutive year.
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Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Leading up to Sunday, July 4, 1976, more than 100 large sailing ships, including 16 square-riggers, came into the harbor en masse — and on the day itself, they were joined by perhaps 5,000 small craft, from tiny catamarans to good-size yachts.
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Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
30 June 2026
Prosecutors say Guo raised over $1 billion through bogus ventures, funding a lavish life of luxury apartments, yachts, race cars and designer goods.
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Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
But projects like the 59-foot Cigarette Tirranna performance cruiser and a range of CdM expedition yachts show the breadth of his portfolio.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Beat the resale algorithm After searching for World Cup tickets, suddenly every ad online and on social media was trying to sell me luxury yachts, private travel experiences, and things made from Italian leather.
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Holly Carter,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Our team ensures that every detail is handled seamlessly—from luxury accommodations and private yachts to VIP airport services, telehealth access, and discreet security solutions for those who require the highest level of privacy and convenience.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
No quantity of houses or yachts dents it.
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Douglas P. McCormick,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Noun
Kelce would take the women on dates to concerts, on yachts and on private jets.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Standing near yachts, Mercedes Moné boasts about winning the Owen Hart Cup for the second consecutive year.
—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Leading up to Sunday, July 4, 1976, more than 100 large sailing ships, including 16 square-riggers, came into the harbor en masse — and on the day itself, they were joined by perhaps 5,000 small craft, from tiny catamarans to good-size yachts.
—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
30 June 2026
Prosecutors say Guo raised over $1 billion through bogus ventures, funding a lavish life of luxury apartments, yachts, race cars and designer goods.
—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
But projects like the 59-foot Cigarette Tirranna performance cruiser and a range of CdM expedition yachts show the breadth of his portfolio.
—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Beat the resale algorithm After searching for World Cup tickets, suddenly every ad online and on social media was trying to sell me luxury yachts, private travel experiences, and things made from Italian leather.
—
Holly Carter,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Our team ensures that every detail is handled seamlessly—from luxury accommodations and private yachts to VIP airport services, telehealth access, and discreet security solutions for those who require the highest level of privacy and convenience.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
No quantity of houses or yachts dents it.
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Douglas P. McCormick,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yachts
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French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that the French Navy’s mine countermeasure and escort vessels will remain in the region.
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There was no immediate explanation for the ships that turned back on Friday and Saturday, though Iran has repeatedly said that vessels should only transit the strait through the route designated and authorized by the Islamic Republic.
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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.
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Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.
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Gnome Apothecary crafts small-batch herbal medicines in the Hudson Valley that honor the wisdom of plants, support everyday wellness, and deepen the relationship between people and the natural world.
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Explore unique crafts, goods and gifts from over 15 local vendors.
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View of model sailboats displayed in the windows of homes, Monhegan Island, Maine, 1979.
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Though an improvement from sailboats of previous generations, VELA’s massive ship isn’t exactly what most would call lightning fast.
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“Yachts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yachts. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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