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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
The store is struggling when in saunters coffee mogul and entrepreneur Nick Day (McPartlin). — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026 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
Most coaches saunter off the podium after answering questions. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Travis saunters over to dap him up through the cab’s open window, but this one has its own special, age-gap flair. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saunter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saunter
Noun
  • Just a five-minute walk away, art aficionados can spend long hours wandering through the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and the Prado museum, or take a stroll through El Retiro Park.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Take an early morning stroll to the football field, famous for its dramatic setting, then browse contemporary art at the gallery in the old caviar factory.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Its presence adds another reason to wander in, whether a visitor arrives with a collector’s eye or simple curiosity.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • During a quick shift, skaters have far less time for their minds to wander.
    — Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Open every day and complimentary for all guests, children four and older are fully supervised on indoor and outdoor adventures, from a climbing wall and children’s cinema to village walks and ski lessons.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026
  • There is a small water basin symbolizing the source of life, and a continuous path that echoes monastic walks of contemplation.
    — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Saunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saunter. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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