grand tours

plural of grand tour

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand tours
Noun
  • These lightweight suitcases do it all, from quick trips to weeklong vacations.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
  • Utterback, who’d just gotten married and bought a house in Omaha, instead devoted himself to learning on his own, poring over books, making regular trips to Japan, and befriending masters of the craft.
    Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 8 June 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
  • The sweat-wicking and quick-drying fabric is ideal for adventurous travels.
    Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
  • The trip is Xi's first overseas visit this year as the Chinese leader curtailed his international travels after the pandemic and hosted incoming leaders in Beijing instead.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • Withlocals specializes in fully private tours tailored to your interests and pace.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Spotted on separate expeditions in 2024 and 2025, both videos offer new information on the goblin shark simply based on where they were located.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
  • Alongside National Geographic experts and naturalists, guests have the opportunity to contribute directly to real scientific research by collecting data in the field, such as photographing whales during expeditions and submitting those images through Lindblad’s collaboration with Happywhale.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Consumers no longer categorize their shopping journeys into separate and tidy compartments.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
  • The pair bonded over their health journeys, and Hatton’s mother said that the prince and princess had been bastions of compassion up until her daughter’s death.
    Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • The forest borders Yellowstone National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest, so many choose to call it a home base during their treks to the aforementioned areas.
    Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Summer sandals may be simpler to pack and style, but not every pair is equipped to handle full sightseeing days, long airport treks, or 20,000-step itineraries without leaving your feet aching by lunchtime.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • About the same time the wild pigeons, which used to darken the sun with their flights, left here, never to return.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
  • Climb a couple flights to the top of the observation tower to see sweeping views of the Sakonnet River, the Mount Hope Bridge and more.
    USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Grand tours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20tours. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster