grand tours

plural of grand tour

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand tours
Noun
  • Dos and don’ts for home Keep trips outside the house to a minimum on heavy smoke days.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • After coming up short in his first four trips to the World Cup, Messi could further bolster his greatest-of-all-time résumé with a second championship.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Climate change concerns have also been raised regarding pilgrimages in other countries, such as Kumbh Mela in India, which attracts hundreds of millions of Hindu worshippers, as well as the Arbaeen pilgrimage to Karbala in Iraq.
    Mariam Amini, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • And while this author might be hung up on the obstacles Odysseus encounters, his travels are not without pleasure and thrill.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • The most notable travels were by Faxian and Xuanzang, two Chinese Buddhist monks who undertook arduous journeys to India to learn more about the region and its culture.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • The experience included multiple nights in the two-bedroom Oceanfront Penthouse residence overlooking the Atlantic, VIP match-day access and police escort to Miami matches, as well as daily cigars and tours of local rum distilleries.
    Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
  • Ben Julius, who runs tours across the city as founder of Tourist Japan, says the biggest cost of tourism in Tokyo isn't waste removal or recycling.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • His expeditions into the Amazon eventually led him to build a beauty brand around ethically sourced rainforest ingredients and partnerships with Indigenous communities.
    Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
  • Armstrong’s remarks turned out to be our first account of a hazard that would plague all future lunar expeditions.
    Elijah Tan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • In coastal towns, some people acknowledge that fishermen have been drawn into the world of cartels and provide fuel for drug boats making long journeys.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • But as teams’ journeys end in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, that is changing.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • This slim Breaknet pair is under $50, goes with everything, and is supportive enough for long treks from the TSA checkpoint to your gate.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 July 2026
  • More experienced hikers can extend their treks to the adjacent Mount Tamalpais State Park.
    Kimberley Lovato, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Many clinics recommend leaving enough time for at least one post-procedure check before returning home, so travel plans should be discussed before booking flights.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • A number of test flights have already been conducted with full-scale surrogate aircraft.
    Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
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“Grand tours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20tours. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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