variants
also galavanting
as in nomadic
traveling from place to place
the gallivanting entertainers stayed in town for a few days, then moved on
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also galavanting
as in wandering
to move about from place to place aimlessly
gallivanted about the country before returning to school in the fall
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Recent Examples of gallivanting
Scott Maxwell, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Imagine if David Rose and Patrick Brewer went gallivanting off on a cozy fantasy adventure, only to discover a shape-shifting girl and humans who are the real monsters.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Recent videos depict him chewing a toy bear and another bloodhound, Lorace, gallivanting in new boots.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The hotel seems to lend itself less to the idea of gallivanting around, but more to hunkering down and getting cosy.
—Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
Meet Cash, an energetic dog with a deep love of toys and gallivanting around in water, his profile says.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
Returning principal cast Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were all spot gallivanting around famed city haunts, including the Met, which transformed its exterior to host a Gala-esque fete appearing in the sequel.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Orlando Sentinel’s Jeff Schweers found Ingoglia has been gallivanting around the state to see the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Daytona 500 and even a boxing match, with taxpayers helping cover his transportation.
—Scott Maxwell, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Imagine if David Rose and Patrick Brewer went gallivanting off on a cozy fantasy adventure, only to discover a shape-shifting girl and humans who are the real monsters.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Recent videos depict him chewing a toy bear and another bloodhound, Lorace, gallivanting in new boots.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The hotel seems to lend itself less to the idea of gallivanting around, but more to hunkering down and getting cosy.
—Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
Meet Cash, an energetic dog with a deep love of toys and gallivanting around in water, his profile says.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
Returning principal cast Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were all spot gallivanting around famed city haunts, including the Met, which transformed its exterior to host a Gala-esque fete appearing in the sequel.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallivanting
Adjective
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Other properties have pivoted into the nomadic working market.—
Melanie Swan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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The nomadic series rotates to new private spaces each time and keeps its highly seasonal menus completely blind until guests sit down to eat.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Traveling even to a different Strip hotel could be bewildering, so tourists worn out by a day of wandering, people-watching and drinking didn’t seem to mind mediocre restaurants, content to stumble off to bed after a few turns at the tables.—
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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John Slattery in Vladimir, wandering around on the sidelines, knocking back cocktails and running out to the backyard every hour or so to make sure his lettuce has been adequately watered.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Dinners take place in traditional nomad tents around the communal fire pit, and range from steaming hot pots with yak meat, mushrooms and tofu to haute-Tibetan tasting menus with wild vegetables in corn foam, tsampa grissini, and lamb shoulder with yak yogurt glaze and salsa verde.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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New this season are nomad-style cooking workshops, starlit movies for younger campers, and sunrise hawk walks.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Oh, and kids will love the peacocks roaming the grounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Populated by roaming peacocks, shaded by pine forests, and ringed by rocky coves overlooking the Adriatic Sea, the island is an easy day trip that blends the island’s natural beauty with plenty of cinematic Game of Thrones lore.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Cue the family strolling through the superstore and shopping.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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The model wore a slinky black dress by Massimo Dutti while strolling around the town.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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“Gallivanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallivanting. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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