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
Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
Aerial top view of luxury yachts in Puerto Banus marina, Marbella, Spain.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
Tributes have poured in from yachting publications and competitors all over the world, many noting that Vitelli created brands that are as important to yachting as Gucci and Prada are to fashion, or Ferrari and Lamborghini are to the sports-car world.
—Robb Report Staff, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The company expects to launch a second yacht, Four Seasons ll, in 2027.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
Aerial top view of luxury yachts in Puerto Banus marina, Marbella, Spain.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Verb
Stew Brianna is a model who is newish to yachting and has a truly enviable mane of copper hair.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
Tributes have poured in from yachting publications and competitors all over the world, many noting that Vitelli created brands that are as important to yachting as Gucci and Prada are to fashion, or Ferrari and Lamborghini are to the sports-car world.
—Robb Report Staff, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yacht
Noun
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Last week, skeletal remains found on New Jersey beaches were identified as those of a 19th-century schooner captain.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
29 May 2025
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This year, look out for General Patton’s private schooner, When-and-If, among others.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
Verb
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In the yachting world, the Cannes Film Festival means one thing: the start of the summer boating season.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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For those who want the boat-life experience but don't require a private charter, there is the option of river boating or small-boat cruising.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The South Florida Sun Sentinel spoke with Sensenbrenner on Thursday about what boaters can do to mitigate the potential for explosions that can shatter a recreational vessel within seconds.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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The Biden administration also sanctioned 183 Russian vessels in its final weeks in January.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC news,
29 May 2025
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From event planning to personalized arts and crafts, creative businesses provide what AI cannot, combining emotional connection, hands-on work, and local demand.—
Rebekah Bastian,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Drawing from historical references and traditional craft, Gibson honors the legacy of Native makers while confronting ongoing systems of oppression.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 June 2025
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“Yacht.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yacht. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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