as in tour
an act of traveling to see or hunt animals especially in Africa
He went on a safari in Africa last year.
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Recent Examples of safari
While the Maasai Mara is often the first name that comes to mind when thinking of a Kenyan safari, Laikipia offers a different and arguably more exclusive experience with not only the Big Five but also rare fauna like the black (melanistic) leopard.
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Paris goes on a safari to meet the king of the animal kingdom and loses her crown.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Sitting on the rocks, listening to nature’s conversation, I’m reminded that this is what a safari is truly about.
—Julia Eskins, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
On a multiday ski safari, let Dolomite Mountains tour company guide you to cozy alpine huts, such as Restaurant Col in Drusciè (with an observatory for stargazing) and Rifugio Scoiattoli, overlooking the famous Cinque Torri (five towers).
—Anna Fiorentino, AFAR Media, 12 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Paris goes on a safari to meet the king of the animal kingdom and loses her crown.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Sitting on the rocks, listening to nature’s conversation, I’m reminded that this is what a safari is truly about.
—Julia Eskins, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
On a multiday ski safari, let Dolomite Mountains tour company guide you to cozy alpine huts, such as Restaurant Col in Drusciè (with an observatory for stargazing) and Rifugio Scoiattoli, overlooking the famous Cinque Torri (five towers).
—Anna Fiorentino, AFAR Media, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safari
Noun
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The bail may prove incredibly important as criminal proceedings could conflict with Brown's upcoming tour.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Today, all visitors can enjoy the park’s amenities, like the vintage beach cabanas, guided walking tours, pavilions with BBQ grills, a miniature train ride and carousel, and access to bike trails and paddleboard rentals.—
Mariette Williams,
Essence,
21 May 2025
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The trip was supposed to be a final hurrah before everyone parts ways for new jobs and life changes.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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After getting the funds, criminals around the Charlotte region spent the money on personal expenses such as trips, cars and jewelry, according to previous reporting by The Charlotte Observer.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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Morrison died aged 27 in the French capital in mysterious circumstances and four and a half decades later, his grave remains a pilgrimage site for fans.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The sanctuary, which is managed by Augustinian friars, has been a place of pilgrimage since the 15th century and the previous Pope Leo elevated it to a minor basilica and expanded the adjacent convent in the early 1900s.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safari. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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