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Recent Examples of caravel
In nearby Bonavista village, the Matthew Legacy is a full-sized replica of the caravel that Cabot sailed across the Atlantic on the fateful voyage.
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Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The name, man o’ war, is derived from the animal’s resemblance to the Portuguese sailing warship, the caravel or man of war, in full sail.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
As this is the mid-Atlantic’s yachting capital, and an anchorage for caravels, clippers and seaplanes, the spirit of nautical bonhomie is pervasive.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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
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
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
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
But what of those murals glorifying European colonization, with Christopher Columbus sweeping down from the sky in a caravel to find half-naked Native Americans?
—New York Times, 25 May 2021
Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The name, man o’ war, is derived from the animal’s resemblance to the Portuguese sailing warship, the caravel or man of war, in full sail.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
As this is the mid-Atlantic’s yachting capital, and an anchorage for caravels, clippers and seaplanes, the spirit of nautical bonhomie is pervasive.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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
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
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
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
But what of those murals glorifying European colonization, with Christopher Columbus sweeping down from the sky in a caravel to find half-naked Native Americans?
—New York Times, 25 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caravel
Noun
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Reflecting the masts and sails of a Spanish galleon rising from the sand, the installation symbolizes irreversible choices and the sacrifices required for collective liberation.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes,
26 Nov. 2024
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There’s no music, either, to soften or ennoble proceedings, only the indifferent murmur of weather over the startling debris of human conflict, or the slow creak of a galleon on lapping waters as sailors are sent cruelly to their deaths.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
28 May 2025
Noun
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In 1699, a French frigate called the Maurepas sank in the remote San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama, taking a massive trove of treasure down with it.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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When Iran mined the strait in 1988, a mine crippled a U.S. Navy frigate, the Samuel B. Roberts.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The Californian is a 41 year-old wooden topsail schooner that was built as a replica of the 1847 Revenue Cutter C.W. Lawrence.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2025
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According to the articles, a schooner named Oriental left Connecticut en route to Philadelphia with five crew members onboard.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The resort has 23 accommodations (ranging from rooms and suites to villas), a private beach, an infinity pool, a beachfront restaurant perfect for admiring sunset views, and a yacht available for charter.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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The two were spotted on a yacht in Italy with their only daughter.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 July 2025
Noun
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One of the survivors was Henry Percy, aide de camp to Wellington, who after the Battle had to row halfway across the Channel with the news of the Duke’s victory, as an absence of wind had halted his sloop.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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After an encounter with a whale-like dino, their sloop capsizes.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
Noun
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On December 4, 1872, sailors aboard the Canadian brigantine Dei Gratia spotted a ship named the Mary Celeste in the distance.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Dec. 2024
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Moreland, who has more than 30 years experience sailing topsail schooners, brigantines, brigs and barques, as well as five world voyages under his belt, said the Picton Castle will be hosting a range of school groups on the vessel.—
Jennifer Larino,
NOLA.com,
6 Mar. 2018
Noun
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The sailer is equipped with a self-tacking jib, too, enabling owners to take control in lieu of a crew.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 June 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
Noun
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However, the smaller Israeli missile corvettes have some advantages over their much bulkier counterparts serving in the all-mighty U.S. Navy.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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On display during the Ocean Day exercise was one of Taiwan’s new Anping-class corvettes, stealth-capable vessels with surface-to-land missile systems, and, naturally, advanced rescue capabilities.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2025
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“Caravel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caravel. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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