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Definition of saunternext
as in to stroll
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure he lazily saunters about the French countryside, mostly photographing birds and flowers

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Recent Examples of saunter
Noun
Sincere saunters into the villa wearing a tiny velour jacket and a giant winning smile that immediately puts me on guard. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Verb
The longtime Bruce Springsteen and Conan O’Brien drummer then sauntered onstage, sticks in hand. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026 While the kids’ father, Sam, took them for a swim, Mymonie sauntered by the road and searched for wild-grape leaves. — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saunter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saunter
Noun
  • Just south of the property, take a longer stroll to visit the famous Tsukiji Fish Market or about 10 minutes north to catch a train at Tokyo Station.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Jewel-case clutches, basket bags, vanity cases and new cylindrical bag silhouettes were displayed alongside kitten heels, pumps and sandals designed for a stroll along the Mediterranean.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • At the top of Sleeping Giant, there have been reported of a man dressed in all black wandering the grounds near where the castle is.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Any proton that wasn’t lucky enough to partner up probably remained single for millennia, and might even be wandering the universe alone today.
    — Cara Giovanetti, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • What to do nearby Step directly onto Ocean Drive to explore the surrounding Art Deco Historic District, or stroll across the street into Lummus Park for a seaside walk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Franceschini was worried while the couple browsed the shops around the village before taking a casual walk onto the renowned wooden bridge.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Saunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saunter. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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