as in excursion
a short trip for pleasure
took a junket to the city for some sightseeing and shopping
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Recent Examples of junket
Becca Longmire, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Coolidge dropped his name at a Swedish junket for the film, and Edholm responded asking her to visit Sweden and peep all the beautiful scenery.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 June 2023
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Noun
While speaking at a recent press junket for his latest movie The Accountant 2, Affleck, 52, discussed his character Christian Wolff wanting to date, but having a bit of a tough time doing so.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Coolidge dropped his name at a Swedish junket for the film, and Edholm responded asking her to visit Sweden and peep all the beautiful scenery.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
The studio is junketing the film for international press from June 18-19, which means that most of its interviews will be banked if the talks with SAG-AFTRA falter.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junket
Noun
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Kawa Voyage offers comprehensive excursions to paddle and swim through the glowing waters.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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The flight was his eighth tour excursion of the day on the same helicopter.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
Verb
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The president took them through the residence, showing off the Lincoln Bedroom and the Yellow Oval Room while regaling the group with historical facts, and finished the jaunt in the Oval Office.—
Reid J. Epstein,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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There will also be new characters for guests to greet and learn their lore — an eccentric monster hunter and a talented musician who regales guests with songs and tales.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As the six pals confront issues in their relationships and experience a few unfortunate (but hilarious) travel mishaps along the way, viewers are simultaneously taken on a tour of the beautiful natural wonders and idyllic towns the Hudson Valley has to offer.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Many of her looks over the years have had personal touches–designers not limited to Loewe, Balmain, and Brandon Blackwood have been a part of her tours as of late.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 May 2025
Verb
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An impressive reception room and a banqueting hall add to its splendor.—
Fanny Guénon des Mesnards,
Architectural Digest,
18 Jan. 2025
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The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Taller people might prefer nothing more than a cross-town jaunt.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Haim will tour North America and the United Kingdom later this year, starting with a jaunt across the United States and Canada in September and October.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This involves pairing each nursing student with an experienced nurse preceptor from day one — an approach that builds clinical confidence early while honoring the vital role of bedside nurses in education.—
Shakira Henderson,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Last year, he was honored with a trophy for a voice role in the 2023 U.K. action thriller Control by the Folkestone Independent Film Awards in addition to receiving Italy’s Nations Award for Lifetime Achievement at a special gala in the historic southern Sicilian town of Taormina.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
Verb
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That’s different from most other types of maggots that feed on decomposing flesh.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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These interests, the thinking goes, feed into a culture that grinds the spirits of bright young women into pixie dust by insisting that their outward appearance is ultimately more important than their actions.—
Faran Krentcil,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Instead, dine among some of the city’s best floral arrangements at Yellow Magnolia Café at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025
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In cities like Barcelona, locals have outright rejected the influx of visitors, going so far as to pour water on dining tourists and mass protests.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2025
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“Junket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junket. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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