as in excursions
a short trip for pleasure
took a junket to the city for some sightseeing and shopping
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Recent Examples of junkets
Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
The industry event, which also hosts press junkets with filmmakers and actors, is expected to attract close to 1,000 industry attendees from more than 40 countries, including some 400 international film buyers and around 40 French film sales companies.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
From supermodel—who could be found in the pages of ESSENCE magazine in the 70s and 80s—to professional makeup artist working press junkets for the likes of Mission Impossible.
—Akili King, Essence, 17 Dec. 2025
The ad campaign was widely mocked and scrutinized (by the left) or widely celebrated and defended (by the right), but Sweeney herself sat out much of the controversy, initially refusing to talk about it during press junkets for her movie and sidestepping questions in interviews.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2025
In many ways, the extracurriculars—the women, the parties, the junkets—were all standard Ali fare by this point.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley has taken nearly $52,000 in junkets to out-of-state resorts for conferences, Daniel Bice reports.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Lily Collins has coated her pout with the Lancôme pick for Emily in Paris press junkets, while Lupita Nyong’o wore the lipstick at the Wakanda Forever premiere.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
Following a day of press junkets and a premiere for the film at the New York Film Festival on Friday, Roberts stepped out in a pair of Manolo Blahnik Campariba mary jane pumps in black suede.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
During the Cannes Film Festival, tycoons and oligarchs feature on the guest list, rubbing shoulders with high-profile celebrities who relax with croquet games between press junkets.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
The industry event, which also hosts press junkets with filmmakers and actors, is expected to attract close to 1,000 industry attendees from more than 40 countries, including some 400 international film buyers and around 40 French film sales companies.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
From supermodel—who could be found in the pages of ESSENCE magazine in the 70s and 80s—to professional makeup artist working press junkets for the likes of Mission Impossible.
—Akili King, Essence, 17 Dec. 2025
The ad campaign was widely mocked and scrutinized (by the left) or widely celebrated and defended (by the right), but Sweeney herself sat out much of the controversy, initially refusing to talk about it during press junkets for her movie and sidestepping questions in interviews.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2025
In many ways, the extracurriculars—the women, the parties, the junkets—were all standard Ali fare by this point.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley has taken nearly $52,000 in junkets to out-of-state resorts for conferences, Daniel Bice reports.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Lily Collins has coated her pout with the Lancôme pick for Emily in Paris press junkets, while Lupita Nyong’o wore the lipstick at the Wakanda Forever premiere.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
Following a day of press junkets and a premiere for the film at the New York Film Festival on Friday, Roberts stepped out in a pair of Manolo Blahnik Campariba mary jane pumps in black suede.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for junkets
Noun
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For those who prefer not to paddle, operators such as Caicos Dream Tours provides boat excursions to the island.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the year, a roster of lively events and social programs brings out members of the community for golf tournaments, tennis clinics, summer concerts, wine tastings, excursions, and more.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Unveiled in 2024 as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection, the statue honors Graham’s life and gospel ministry.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Dragons lead the race for the University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup, which honors Texas’ best athletic and academic programs in every classification.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Summertime night tours have recently been introduced, which aim to help visitors imagine how the city once felt after sunset.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Met audio guide includes more than 3,000 audio and video messages, including kid-specific tours.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This is the perfect sweater to throw in your personal item bag to use as a light layer on cold flights and as a comfortable layering option throughout the rest of your travels.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Texas has forced travels and double dribbles while drawing its fair share of offensive fouls.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ninny regales Evelyn with tales of Idgi, her sister-in-law and friend who used to run the Whistle Stop Cafe, a restaurant on the outskirts of Birmingham, Alabama, that served good coffee, better barbecue, and great gossip.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Khabouth, who has met Bichette, says that roughly half the team regularly dines at Animl, which sits just a block and a half from the stadium, often stopping by after games.—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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As the director of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, in Avondale, Maynard often dines in neighborhoods close to work, including Northside and Clifton.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Indeed, the homogenization of taste, caused in part by streaming platforms, social media feeds and online algorithms, means that people – even VICs, for all their wealth – often want the same things.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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This easy breakfast recipe feeds 12 with no need for standing over the stove or flipping.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Well, Sydney feasts a little bit at the end.—
Claire Messud,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Junkets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkets. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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