variants
also galavant
as in to wander
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 gallivant
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.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
After seeing her out on the town gallivanting with a few shady characters, Kat's friends intervene, unaware that the teacher is actually on a secret mission at the direction of law enforcement.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 14 June 2025
The wildly physical Low Cut Connie is gallivanting at Mohegan Wolf Den.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
Her parents, frequent fixtures in her early content but more recently in tales of gallivanting with 20-somethings, are notably silent.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 June 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
After seeing her out on the town gallivanting with a few shady characters, Kat's friends intervene, unaware that the teacher is actually on a secret mission at the direction of law enforcement.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 14 June 2025
The wildly physical Low Cut Connie is gallivanting at Mohegan Wolf Den.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
Her parents, frequent fixtures in her early content but more recently in tales of gallivanting with 20-somethings, are notably silent.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallivant
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As the structures go up, penguins and seals wander by to observe the team’s progress.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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An old man wandering in the dark.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Adding further to the overall tension is the looming presence of a murderous knight in full armor roaming the countryside.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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With 22 miles of beaches, the nation’s largest urban park system, and endless trails along the Timucuan Preserve and Boneyard Beach, there’s always space to roam.—
Carrie Honaker,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
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This could be an oasis destination for residing, shopping, strolling and living in the middle of the city.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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While others were out to brunch or quiet picnics to take in Valentine’s Day with their romantic partners, those at Elk Grove Park strolled past lion dancers and food vendors as the city celebrated the Lunar New Year.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Gallivant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallivant. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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