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
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
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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At Inara Camp, strong mint tea is served as a welcome drink and as part of excursions in the desert landscape.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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From South America to the American West, travelers are embarking on wildlife spotting excursions that would rival any in Sub-Saharan Africa.—
Laura Kiniry,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The designer honors his Azerbaijani heritage, working with artisans from across Azerbaijan and Georgia to create rich, unique textures, while helping to support rural communities and preserve fading artisanal skills.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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The result, according to JBL, is a loudspeaker that honors the company’s most iconic design while delivering clarity, scale and emotional impact.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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For now, the final images from Hong Kong show Blackpink’s four women at the peak of their commercial power, having just completed one of the most successful tours in K-pop history.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As part of the program, each athlete will also receive personalized product gifting experiences to equip them for their travels, the company noted.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The model often posted about their relationship on social media, including sharing their travels together and Valentine’s Day gifts.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 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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What's more, the fiber in beans feeds beneficial gut bacteria.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
28 Jan. 2026
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This difference in temperature between the warm air over the water and cold Arctic air over the land is the fuel that feeds nor'easters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Well, Sydney feasts a little bit at the end.—
Claire Messud,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This group typically boards the aircraft last.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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Because if the current streak issues continue, Minnesota could start to run away with second place in the division before anyone even boards a plane to Milan.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Junkets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkets. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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