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
The genetic risk factor Those major risk indicators are what ushered me into my own cancer prevention safari.
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Zachary Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The tradeoff is a sense of adventure akin to a wintery safari, a unique style of Arctic hospitality and a wild natural bounty.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
On a night safari in Botswana, for example, my heart broke as guides used mega-watt flashlights to show us hyenas, lions, and bush babies.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Johannesburg has long been a destination for business travelers—and a common layover for leisure visitors en route to safari.
—Mary Holland, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
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Zachary Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The tradeoff is a sense of adventure akin to a wintery safari, a unique style of Arctic hospitality and a wild natural bounty.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
On a night safari in Botswana, for example, my heart broke as guides used mega-watt flashlights to show us hyenas, lions, and bush babies.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Johannesburg has long been a destination for business travelers—and a common layover for leisure visitors en route to safari.
—Mary Holland, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safari
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As was the case with the white-and-green dress for her Pakistan tour, Elizabeth, in her fashion choices, sought not only to avoid giving offense but to offer symbolic ingratiation, and among the most fascinating garments on display are those representing diplomatic dressing.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Their last North American tour took place nearly as long ago.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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Potholes may go unfilled, Davis said, and drivers may have to make unplanned trips to the mechanic shop to fix their tires as a result.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Still, Orlando didn’t take full advantage of its trips to the line.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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The tourist attraction has been known to welcome thousands of Haitians on a pilgrimage after Holy Week.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady on August 15 draws thousands of travelers who come to make their pilgrimage to the church and enjoy the island in the days surrounding the celebration.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safari. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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