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Recent Examples of seaplane
Since touching down via seaplane for a tropical vacation with her family, the actress, 52, has shared several photos of herself enjoying the sun, sand and surf.
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Located on the South Ari Atoll, 35 minutes by seaplane from the nation’s capital of Malé, Villa Haven is an intimate enclave of just 73 villas and residences, all facing the azure ocean and including a private pool.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
The Electric Boat Company, an eco-friendly boat rental service, allows visitors to slowly dodge the seaplanes landing on Lake Union, where views of the downtown skyline and Space Needle abound.
—Mike Seely, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2024
The parade begins at 5 p.m. on Main Street, kicked off by a seaplane flyover.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2024
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Located on the South Ari Atoll, 35 minutes by seaplane from the nation’s capital of Malé, Villa Haven is an intimate enclave of just 73 villas and residences, all facing the azure ocean and including a private pool.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
The Electric Boat Company, an eco-friendly boat rental service, allows visitors to slowly dodge the seaplanes landing on Lake Union, where views of the downtown skyline and Space Needle abound.
—Mike Seely, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2024
The parade begins at 5 p.m. on Main Street, kicked off by a seaplane flyover.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seaplane
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These three species add to the more than 400 species of amphibians on the island.Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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The third amphibian is a new species of arboreal salamander, Bolitoglossa sp.Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2024
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The bombers are part of Russia's long-range aviation forces, capable of carrying out nuclear and conventional long-range strikes.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The crew was nevertheless able to make contact with a B-25 bomber sent to search for vessels despite the treacherous weather.David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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During filming in England, he was seen dangling from an upside-down biplane — because of course.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Incoming Falling Back Under North Korean Assault, A Ukrainian Brigade Turned A River Into A Natural Barrier When funding for the flight was approved by U.S. President Calvin Coolidge, the Army Air Service chose Donald Douglas’ DT2 biplane as their aircraft of choice.Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Army’s record had been set by a five-man crew flying a trimotor monoplane with the financial backing of the War Department.Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2024
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Four years later, father and son took their first flight together in Warren, where a Ford trimotor was offering short trips to the public.Jamie Turner, cleveland.com, 16 July 2019
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Among the targets in Yemen hit Thursday by a force of 25 Israeli warplanes: the international airport in the capital of Sanaa, power stations, a port, and an oil terminal.Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
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This is particularly true of the Dahiya, the densely populated neighborhood south of Beirut where Hezbollah holds sway that Israeli warplanes pounded.Aryn Baker, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Rowland added to her beauty archive, attending the Paramount Golden Globe Nominee Celebration in a classic, jet black iteration of her go-to style.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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Israel has bombarded Yemen several times in response — sending its jets more than 1,000 miles to do so — but has struggled to decisively subdue the Houthis.Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Before becoming the 41st U.S. President, George H. W. Bush received training on the Avenger TBF/TBM torpedo bomber at NAS Ft. Lauderdale from June 16 to Aug. 16, 1943.Lauren Ferrer, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2024
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Several hundred aircraft would assemble, including dive bombers, torpedo bombers and fighter planes, such as the P38 Lightnings, F4F Wildcats, F6F Hellcats, F4U Corsairs and P-40 Warhawks.Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2023
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Maloney was later killed after crashing the same glider.Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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Paone said aviators previously flew using balloons, kites and gliders until the Wright Brothers conducted the first flight in 1903.Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Seaplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seaplane. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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