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
Hayden Mears, TVLine, 5 Dec. 2024
Ask any two music fans what qualifies as yacht rock, and an argument is sure to ensue.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2024
Experiences London’s Luxuries Yacht the Thames After witnessing the power and precision of Olympic rowers, immerse yourself in the elegance of yachting through London’s city center.
—Anna Kim, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Elsewhere, on a party yacht, the hulking Frankenstein (Black Widow‘s David Harbour) gets a call from said woman, informing him of the Bride’s arrival.
—Hayden Mears, TVLine, 5 Dec. 2024
Ask any two music fans what qualifies as yacht rock, and an argument is sure to ensue.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
With the rise of expedition yachting in remote destinations such as Antarctica, Greenland, and Indonesia’s Raja Ampat, there’s a general belief that all corners of the globe are now accessible by private yacht charter.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2024
Experiences London’s Luxuries Yacht the Thames After witnessing the power and precision of Olympic rowers, immerse yourself in the elegance of yachting through London’s city center.
—Anna Kim, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yacht
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Yet there’s a happy ending for this sonic schooner: Following the conversation, Fagen’s manager granted Yacht Rock the use of six Steely Dan songs.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Its story began in 1965, when a Texas oil executive named Johnno Jackson and his wife, Helen, were sailing the South Pacific on their schooner, the New Moon.Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
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In addition to its main gatherings, the group organizes smaller activities like board game nights, walks and boating excursions.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Bodega Bay boating accident:Boys who survived mass shooting, father presumed dead Jude washed up empty beach in the dark Hours later, Jude washed up on the shore and waited for sunrise to climb a hill and make his way to a roadway.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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There's no other brand hand-pouring candles into marble vessels quite like LesRuches.Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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There’s a dreamlike, storybook charm to Dickens’ world, and Carrey is an inimitable vessel for this approach to the story.Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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It’ll be shot medium format with a fish-eye lens all perfect — that alone is a craft in itself.Lee Spielman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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This tiered stand is great for creating layered Hors d'oeuvres offerings and perfecting the craft of presentation.Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Yacht.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yacht. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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