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
For me, that means packing my binoculars and going on a mini walking safari assisted by apps like Merlin Bird ID and Seek.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Now out on safari in South Africa, Lipa is embracing la vacanza style on the plains.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2026
In an April 3 post, McCann is seen proposing to Robinson as a lion walks away during what appears to be a safari.
—George Solis, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Prizes for the winners of the Comedy Wildlife Awards include a safari in the Maasai Mara in Kenya with Alex Walker’s Serian, a handmade trophy from The Wonder Workshop in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Nikon cameras and lenses.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Now out on safari in South Africa, Lipa is embracing la vacanza style on the plains.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2026
In an April 3 post, McCann is seen proposing to Robinson as a lion walks away during what appears to be a safari.
—George Solis, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Prizes for the winners of the Comedy Wildlife Awards include a safari in the Maasai Mara in Kenya with Alex Walker’s Serian, a handmade trophy from The Wonder Workshop in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Nikon cameras and lenses.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safari
Noun
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Want to learn more about faraway countries on free embassy tours?—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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Cummings is best known as a standup comedian, who is currently on her North American Big Baby tour, actor and podcast host.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Baltimore’s Board of Estimates quickly approved thousands of dollars in travel expenses from Mayor Brandon Scott’s office, including reimbursements for trips that had already taken place.—
Jeff Abell,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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The Sox wrapped up the trip 3-3, winning two of three in San Diego before losing two of three to the Angels.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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And naturally, Anthony Bourdain made his own pilgrimage, offering his approval like a secular blessing.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Each spring, thousands make the pilgrimage to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby, while millions more tune in from all over the country to watch the iconic horse race.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safari. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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