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Recent Examples of grand tour
In the grand tradition of Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde, Craig Ferguson is going on a grand tour of America for CNN and the nation’s 250th birthday.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
In the summer of 1951, Auchincloss sent his stepdaughters—Jackie, then 22, and Lee, 18—to Mayfair to kick off a months-long grand tour of Europe.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
And Vienna does them very well, waltzing visitors around on a grand tour of 18th- and 19th-century neoclassical grandeur.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
During a recent visit, I was invited to join Observatory Manager Paul Poncy and visiting guests for a grand tour of the facility, which claims to offer the largest collection of publicly-available telescopes in the United States and is designated by NASA as an International Dark Sky Place.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Jan. 2026
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
In the summer of 1951, Auchincloss sent his stepdaughters—Jackie, then 22, and Lee, 18—to Mayfair to kick off a months-long grand tour of Europe.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
And Vienna does them very well, waltzing visitors around on a grand tour of 18th- and 19th-century neoclassical grandeur.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
During a recent visit, I was invited to join Observatory Manager Paul Poncy and visiting guests for a grand tour of the facility, which claims to offer the largest collection of publicly-available telescopes in the United States and is designated by NASA as an International Dark Sky Place.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand tour
Noun
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August 23 – September 22 Structure helps ideas turn into real progress.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The votes mark incremental progress toward resolving at least some of the vacancies that have fueled the dispute, particularly in Utah, where Holyoak’s interim status has become a flashpoint in the broader fight.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The without even features a pilgrimage to Topanga Tower, the mysterious cold-war relic in the Santa Monica mountains.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The other, Eid al-Adha, coincides with the end of the sacred Hajj pilgrimage season.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Galaxy, who made the long trip to Jamaica, arrived Tuesday evening.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The long list of Warriors players who did not suit up included superstar guard Stephen Curry and ex-C’s big man Al Horford, who did not join Golden State for its lone trip to Boston this season.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bikes now make twice as many as journeys as cars.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Harmon believes Texas' NCAA semifinals loss to South Carolina can help the current team on its journey.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Erling documented the expedition on film.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Other new itineraries for 2026 include a 14-day trekking expedition through Australia’s Northern Territory replete with croc sightings in Kakadu and a rim walk at Kings Canyon.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of my all-time favorite experiences was crafting an unforgettable luxury safari, tailored to heighten the thrill of adventure while providing unparalleled comfort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The genetic risk factor Those major risk indicators are what ushered me into my own cancer prevention safari.—
Zachary Bernstein,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ours are quests that lead to questions rather than conquests – journeys that gather instead of conquer.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Samaniego already had a number of factors working against him in his quest to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Children can be seen monkeying around the billiards table, and the surrounding area offers plenty of activities to suit the whole gang—from hiking and boat tours to hair-raising seaplane adventures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Emanuel Sharp made all three of his 3s to christen his revenge tour.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Grand tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20tour. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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