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grand tours

noun

plural of grand tour
as in trips

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand tours
  1. trips
  2. pilgrimages
  3. travels
  4. tours
  5. expeditions
  6. journeys
  7. treks
  8. flights
Noun
  • The president has promised dozens more trips in the coming weeks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Young used the proceeds to take luxury trips to Tahiti, and used funds to open a nightclub in Inglewood called the Six Seven Five Lounge and other commercial real estate projects, prosecutors allege.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of trips
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
Definition of pilgrimages
Noun
  • For smoother travels, the water-resistant, stretchy uppers on the Vivaia Amanda Ankle Boots fold practically flat, and transition effortlessly from day to night.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Their travels centered around Bruce’s work in prison ministry.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of travels
Noun
  • The property also has a private landing stage, from which canal tours and even floating dinners can be arranged.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The podcast has also held live tours across 70 cities, including two shows at Radio City Music Hall, and led to a New York Times bestselling book, How to Giggle.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of tours
Noun
  • Or if birdwatching is more up your alley, try one of Silversea’s luxury expeditions exploring the Outer Loop.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Luxury operators are moving beyond the traditional game drive with journeys shaped around each guest’s interests, from horseback safaris and river expeditions to helicopter flights over remote wilderness.
    — Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of expeditions
Noun
  • But today, as the Star Trek franchise celebrates its 60th anniversary, Navia finds opportunities to celebrate the legacy of her love and connect with Trek’s devoted fans who have experienced their own powerful grieving journeys.
    — Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
  • These forms allow for myriad unique journeys that are clearly designed to invite participation and meandering.
    — Sam Lubell, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of journeys
Noun
  • Encore, encore Several artists return for another trip on their current treks after successful initial stops.
    — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Step right off the property onto miles of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, or ride the complimentary gondola down to historic downtown for instant access to iconic box-canyon treks, cascading waterfalls and world-class fly fishing.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of treks
Noun
  • The crash shut down all arriving and departing flights at MIA for hours, with some flights diverted to other Florida airports, before two of the four runways opened.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
  • One legal consultant, a Denver transportation attorney, billed the agency nearly $130,000 in a single year for flights while charging almost $600 an hour for his services.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of flights
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“Grand tours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20tours. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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