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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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 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
For years, the town of Pembroke Park was chaotic, from chartering yachts to missing audit deadlines.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
To top it off, the X-Shinobi yachts are equipped with hybrid diesel-electric propulsion systems, ensuring a quiet and fume-free cruising experience for guests while helping to reduce the environmental impact of marine tourism.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 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
For years, the town of Pembroke Park was chaotic, from chartering yachts to missing audit deadlines.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 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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Heorhii Tykhyi, a spokesman for Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, said Kyiv had informed Israeli authorities about the vessels in advance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Since the beginning of the war, nearly 800 vessels have been stuck in a holding pattern near the passage, impacting about 20,000 mariners.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The April 12 bash featured Care Bears, cake and crafts and took place at the children’s play area Off The Wall in Los Angeles.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The market also sells groceries, artisanal crafts, and handcrafted products from throughout Mexico.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The abundance of teak also recalls traditional sailboats.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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The tranquil, turquoise waters of this part of Virgin Gorda are ideal for yachts and sailboats, which stake out a spot here for a night or two.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Yachts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yachts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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