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Recent Examples of land yacht
But more small car options is undeniably a good thing in a society overrun by rolling land yachts.
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Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025
Seville, Deville, Eldorado, Fleetwood — the names of the brand’s land yachts are legendary, having graced generation after generation of enormous, sybaritic sedans, coupes, and convertibles across the span of the 20th Century.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
For decades, the full-size luxury sedan—functionally land yachts loaded with creature comforts—was the pinnacle of American carmaking.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2024
But Americans have always liked their cars on the massive side of things, preferring land yachts like the Ford Galaxie, Buick Roadmaster, and Cadillac Eldorado over compact hatchbacks every day of the week.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 15 Aug. 2024
The new all-German camper looks to bring an unprecedented level of land yacht luxury to the Class B segment while still offering enough hard-nosed grit and self-sufficient supply to handle extended treks off road and grid.
—New Atlas, 18 July 2024
Then there’s the steering of a land yacht and suspension that creaks and rattles over just about any road imperfection.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
Chamberlin keeps her 45-foot land yacht with its slideouts opened in the massive barn.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024
The boxy land yachts of yesterday have been replaced by more sophisticated vehicles that are often as likely to turn heads as sports cars.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025
Seville, Deville, Eldorado, Fleetwood — the names of the brand’s land yachts are legendary, having graced generation after generation of enormous, sybaritic sedans, coupes, and convertibles across the span of the 20th Century.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
For decades, the full-size luxury sedan—functionally land yachts loaded with creature comforts—was the pinnacle of American carmaking.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2024
But Americans have always liked their cars on the massive side of things, preferring land yachts like the Ford Galaxie, Buick Roadmaster, and Cadillac Eldorado over compact hatchbacks every day of the week.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 15 Aug. 2024
The new all-German camper looks to bring an unprecedented level of land yacht luxury to the Class B segment while still offering enough hard-nosed grit and self-sufficient supply to handle extended treks off road and grid.
—New Atlas, 18 July 2024
Then there’s the steering of a land yacht and suspension that creaks and rattles over just about any road imperfection.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
Chamberlin keeps her 45-foot land yacht with its slideouts opened in the massive barn.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024
The boxy land yachts of yesterday have been replaced by more sophisticated vehicles that are often as likely to turn heads as sports cars.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for land yacht
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Meanwhile, Jim France, Chairman of NASCAR, and the organization itself have maintained their current approach to stock car racing, which the plaintiffs contest.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
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That’s because a new policy announced Friday by NASCAR will allow any world-famous driver from outside the NASCAR bubble to gain an automatic spot in a Cup Series race before ever turning a single lap in a stock car — even if the driver tries and fails to qualify for the race.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Some of the most interesting sports cars and GTs of the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s were powered by eight-cylinder, stateside muscle—engines that cost less at the time than a set of Borrani wheel spinners cost today.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2025
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The English-language sports car biopic is being directed by Oscar winner Bobby Moresco (Crash).—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 Dec. 2024
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What’s happening Mecum Auto Auction: Billed as the world’s largest collector car auction, Mecum Kissimmee features hundreds of cars crossing the auction block every day, including classic Corvettes, American muscle cars, vintage off-roaders and modern-day supercars.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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Here’s hoping Dodge adds a much more traditional muscle car to its line up next year.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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As black town cars snaked down Wall Street from 5.30 p.m., onlookers leaving the office craned their necks and did a double take inside the temporary tent popped up outside Cipriani.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
3 Dec. 2024
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On Madison Avenue, behind a large brass door just north of 61st Street, there’s a portal to old New York—martini New York, town car New York, the one with all the shoulder pads and creative-class expense accounts.—
Josh Condon,
Robb Report,
1 Nov. 2024
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Mini Clubman British auto brand Mini ended production of the second-generation Clubman – a small station wagon introduced in 2015 as a 2016 model year – in February.—
Bailey Schulz,
Detroit Free Press,
19 Dec. 2024
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One was the land-yacht-style station wagon, perhaps in avocado green with faux-wood paneling.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2024
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On his first night in Nashville, Sadler’s father paid for a limousine and spent the evening riding around town with his son talking excitedly about his future.—
Keith Sharon,
The Tennessean,
20 Dec. 2024
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After a chaotic and quippy press conference, four black Cadillac limousines brought each Beatle individually to the Plaza Hotel, where they were trapped by throngs of press and fans.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Shake well for about 15 seconds, then strain into a coupe.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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That same rule applies to your SUV, coupe, sedan, or hatchback.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2024
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Mod minis from resort are juxtaposed by spring’s fluid, organic shapes and strong leather outerwear.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Monaco wore a white halter neck mini dress and a veil that stopped around the middle of her back on their big day.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Land yacht.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/land%20yacht. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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