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
John Archer, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The junket was canceled — a scheduling issue, we were told at the time — and it was not rescheduled.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 June 2023
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Noun
There’s also a compilation reel of clips from the film’s original cinema premieres back in 2005, and a walkthrough of one of the press junkets the filmmakers and stars took part in when promoting their film.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The junket was canceled — a scheduling issue, we were told at the time — and it was not rescheduled.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 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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That three-day excursion would have set us back about $6,000 CAD.—
Lindsay A. Fleming,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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Guests also enjoy access to a beachfront restaurant, wellness services, yoga classes, and yachting excursions.—
Geoff Whitmore,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Born in a cave more than 60 years ago, Mrs. Hậu regales us with a lifetime’s wisdom—local folklore, natural history, personal methods for fighting COVID—while one of her grandchildren, in the here and now, faces a heartbreaking domestic struggle.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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During our drive, Alex, a seasoned Hawaii resident with over 20 years of experience, regaled us with fascinating facts and local lore about the Islands.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On June 7, 2024, Rosebank formally opened its doors to the public, with a visitor center, tasting room, and tours of the distillery and its historic warehouses.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Other career highlights include being a frequent guest conductor of the Civic Orchestra, his former stomping grounds; leading the Hawai’i Symphony on a tour of the islands; and conducting Daniel Barenboim in the Emperor Concerto with the RAI National Symphony Orchestra in Italy.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 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
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Lest this story seem a mere nostalgia jaunt, think of it rather as an introduction.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Her long-range autonomy makes her ideal for jaunts to places like Norway, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Many visitors also head down the block to see the Woody Guthrie Center, a museum honoring Dylan’s hero Woody Guthrie.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Other events include a Zapp Band concert honoring Bootsy Collins, a Lord Huron concert, and the Women Who Drum Festival. Summer 2025 is still chugging along, and there are several major opportunities to enjoy live entertainment this weekend.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Coinbase envisions social feeds where financial interactions feel as natural as liking a post.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Russia’s oil also feeds India’s economy, which plays a key role in the global oil trade.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Catch a show at a massive theater or a more intimate cabaret, and dine at one of 15 restaurants on board.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
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Texas Roadhouse’s outperformance in this metric indicates the brand is loved, and there are no issues getting people to dine in their restaurants despite strategic menu price increases and economic uncertainty.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Junket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junket. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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