as in schooner
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 yacht
Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
To top it off, Ferrari claims the Hypersail will be the first 100-foot yacht in the world to be entirely self-sufficient.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 10 Jan. 2026
And the connection with sports—specifically yachting, horseback riding, skiing, and golf—is integral to how the brand positions itself.
—Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
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Noun
That evening, after the couple departed Hope Town for their yacht, Soulmate, in Elbow Cay, bad weather caused Lynette Hooker to fall off their dinghy and go overboard, Brian Hooker told authorities.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
To top it off, Ferrari claims the Hypersail will be the first 100-foot yacht in the world to be entirely self-sufficient.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
But there are some plus sides, such as the bunker’s inhabitants still being able to dance to yacht rock.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 10 Jan. 2026
And the connection with sports—specifically yachting, horseback riding, skiing, and golf—is integral to how the brand positions itself.
—Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yacht
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Private speedboat or catamaran charters are nothing compared to the experience aboard the Friendship Rose, a classic Caribbean schooner with soaring sails built by hand on the sands of Bequia's Friendship Bay several decades ago.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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En route from Bermuda to Newfoundland, the Swift sank along with the British Royal Navy frigate HMS Barbadoes and the schooner Emeline.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Wear a life jacket while boating, regardless of swimming skill.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Today, the couple spends their time as full-time content creators documenting their boating journey on their Mathers on the Map YouTube and social media platforms.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Other civilian vessels have been attacked by Iran's IRGC naval forces and accused of trying to sneak past the country's blockade.—
April 27,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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On April 16, a fishing vessel off Cape Cod beat those odds — and the lobster that came up in the haul just got a permanent home instead of a plate.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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My answer includes local craft shows, art galleries, estate sales, antique shops, and thrift stores.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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Grab a craft beverage at 3 Daughters Brewing in a unique setting with ever-changing decor.—
India Amos,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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“Yacht.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yacht. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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