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
Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
When studio movies come to the Croisette, they’re accompanied by stars on the red carpet and parties and marketing junkets.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
In a few famous cases, star appearances on promotion junkets exacerbated personal conflicts to stimulate audience interest.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Miles Teller has been in Cannes promoting his star turn in James Gray’s competition title Paper Tiger, but the star continues to be shy about press junkets after a September 2015 Esquire magazine profile.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Beyond consultant services, YouTube also connects some of these creators with speaking events and press junkets to extend reach and boost awareness.
—Alex Sherman,zach Vallese, CNBC, 10 May 2026
During her time in Congress Bass had a penchant for international junkets.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
In the clip, Gosling—playing the part of his character, who has been selected for a fictional space mission—delivers lines more commonly found on social media than in traditional press junkets.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Hammed Animashaun also delivered a cutting take on film junkets with agonizingly enthusiastic influencer interviewers.
—Scott Bryan, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
And this cast wasn’t simply showing up to junkets.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
When studio movies come to the Croisette, they’re accompanied by stars on the red carpet and parties and marketing junkets.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
In a few famous cases, star appearances on promotion junkets exacerbated personal conflicts to stimulate audience interest.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Miles Teller has been in Cannes promoting his star turn in James Gray’s competition title Paper Tiger, but the star continues to be shy about press junkets after a September 2015 Esquire magazine profile.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Beyond consultant services, YouTube also connects some of these creators with speaking events and press junkets to extend reach and boost awareness.
—Alex Sherman,zach Vallese, CNBC, 10 May 2026
During her time in Congress Bass had a penchant for international junkets.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
In the clip, Gosling—playing the part of his character, who has been selected for a fictional space mission—delivers lines more commonly found on social media than in traditional press junkets.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Hammed Animashaun also delivered a cutting take on film junkets with agonizingly enthusiastic influencer interviewers.
—Scott Bryan, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for junkets
Noun
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Amenities and experiences The excursions and experiences are part of the main draw at this Four Seasons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Many programs bundle accommodation, meals and excursions into the price, while others charge separately.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Steven Reigns’ 2025 poetry collection Outliving Michael honors his friend and mentor Michael Church, who died of AIDS in 2000.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Retail shareholders invest their own money and expect a system that honors that commitment.—
James H. Lee,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
Noun
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All riads come with 24/7 access to a personal butler, who can coordinate dinner reservations and arrange tours of the nearby Medina.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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If there are older fans looking to relive tours of the past, Arirang is not the tour for that.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Regardless of your mode of transportation, there's a chance your credit card could be hiding complimentary perks for your travels — from TSA application credits to rental car protections.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The work draws on earlier sources, including the 7th-century text Records of the Western Regions, which documents the travels of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang during his 16-year journey to India in search of sacred texts.—
Frannie Comstock,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Around the old-growth-fir dining table, Nansen regales us with tales of the rebuild.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the indie film, Hawke transforms himself into the diminutive composer, who regales attendees at Sardi’s bar with anecdotes about his career highs in the theater and bemoans the loss of his former partnership with Richard Rodgers.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Every guest after the first 100 who dines in from Saturday through Monday can get a buy one, get one beef pepper rice.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Complimentary valet is available for anyone who dines at Toro Toro before or after a screening.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fewer shares to pay dividends on means more cash per remaining share, which feeds the next dividend raise, which feeds the dividend magnet.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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To this day, it’s known as a mean machine that’s more likely to bite the hand that feeds it than most newer Ferrari models, which only adds to its reputation and appeal.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 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 3 Jun. 2026.
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