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Recent Examples of corvette
On November 3, 2024, a detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet consisting of corvettes Gromky, Rezky and Hero of Russia Aldar Tsydenzhapov and support vessel Pechenga arrived on a friendly call at the port of Tanjung Perak in Surabaya.
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Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
According to Anton Gerashchenko, a former advisor to the interior ministry in Kyiv, the explosion damaged three ships, including two Gepard-class frigates—the fleet’s biggest ships—as well as a smaller Buyan corvette.
—David Axe, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The real showstopper here is the life-sized pink corvette parked on the fourth floor of the museum, which guests can sit inside for a selfie.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Its maritime arm dispatched frigates and corvettes to patrol the coastal waters with little event.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
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Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
According to Anton Gerashchenko, a former advisor to the interior ministry in Kyiv, the explosion damaged three ships, including two Gepard-class frigates—the fleet’s biggest ships—as well as a smaller Buyan corvette.
—David Axe, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The real showstopper here is the life-sized pink corvette parked on the fourth floor of the museum, which guests can sit inside for a selfie.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Its maritime arm dispatched frigates and corvettes to patrol the coastal waters with little event.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corvette
Noun
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In the fourth episode, Chloe welcomes several of the main White Lotus vacationers onto Gary’s yacht.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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The resort also offers The Norma, a lavish Azimut Flybridge 66 yacht available for private charters.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Collins added that the ships were currently about 280 nautical miles east of Tasmania and had slightly changed their formations, while being closely monitored by a New Zealand navy frigate.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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The British Royal Navy's frigate also launched a Merlin helicopter from 814 Naval Air Squadron to ascertain valuable information aerially.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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In the Caribbean, wandering yachtsmen on sloops and catamarans know these masts well.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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To ensure Blackbeard was neutralized, Spotswood gave Robert Maynard, an officer in the Royal Navy, control of 60 men and two sloops—small sailboats that lacked cannons but could pursue Blackbeard in the narrow inlets and shallows of the coast.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Nov. 2024
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What about a cold one in giant schooner on your lunch break?—
Miami Herald Archive,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
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Biscayne Bay is known for its shipwrecks, and the Mandalay, a schooner that sank in the ’60s, is one of the top sites, as the hull sits in shallow enough water to be seen by snorkelers as well as divers.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
21 Jan. 2025
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Wreck 5 was built using a method known as caravel planking, where planks are placed end to end without overlapping, archaeologist and project leader Håkan Altrock said in the release.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Engulfed in the unpredictable Dionysian crowds rocking him left and right like a 15th century caravel, Reed vowed to carry on until morning like locals traditionally do.—
Ana Leorne,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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The courts are packed every night, and one of the frequent players is Kristin Howell, who lives on her 43-foot leopard power catamaran, which is currently docked in Fort Lauderdale.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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The package boasts a premium 3-night stay for two, a whale-watching tour via catamaran with local tour operator Cabo Adventures, roundtrip airport transfers, and daily breakfast at El Patio Restaurant.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
12 Feb. 2025
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As of October 2023, more than 600 women were assigned to operational submarines as officers and sailers, according to the institute.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
16 Sep. 2024
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The custom 170-footer, which was recently delivered by Tramontana and listed for charter with IYC, combines the cruising capabilities of a high-tech sailer with the lavish amenities of a luxury superyacht.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 July 2024
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Those who prefer something more active can rent jet skis or head on a catboat tour in a two-person catamaran.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2024
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At the Seafire, everything from nautical motif chairs upholstered in international flags to a traditional wooden Cayman catboat and prints from local pop artist Dready are found beneath the lobby’s 20-foot ceiling, grounded by natural materials, like weathered wood and polished coral stone.—
Shayne Benowitz,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2024
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“Corvette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corvette. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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