SOJOURNS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

sojourns 1 of 2

noun

plural of sojourn

as in visits

a temporary residing as another's guest spent a relaxing sojourn in her friend's summer home

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sojourns

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sojourn

as in stays

to reside as a temporary guest began their retirement by leisurely sojourning with friends and relatives scattered across the country

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Recent Examples of sojourns

Noun

As shoppers gear up for their European summer sojourns, brands are beating the tourist rush and setting up shop across the continent with temporary seasonal stores, beach club pop-ups and limited-time activations to capture the attention and dollars of the high-spending set. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 June 2026 Clad in all black, James and the band cracked wise onstage with a brash, swashbuckling attitude, led constant clap-alongs, and took multiple sojourns into the crowd — and that was just during the first song. — Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026 Gant and Ezeluomba’s show documented the vibrant cultural milieu that nurtured Lawrence’s Nigerian sojourns, particularly in the exhibitions, workshops, and publications of the multicity Mbari group. — Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026 Tilford advises making wildflower sojourns as soon as sightings come in. — Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026 One of her favorite things to do during these sleep sojourns is pose personal, even existential questions — probing the mysterious terrain of her own subconscious mind. — Carolyn Y. Johnson, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2026 This two-part investigation begins with Harrison’s early days in Liverpool through his Fab Four years, including sojourns to India that radically changed the aims (and style) of the counterculture in Europe and North America. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026 Checked Out runs low-pressure but high-potential group sojourns at chichi hotels. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 The drive The test took place humbly in downtown Los Angeles, mostly – no race tracks or solo three-lane highway sojourns. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sojourns

Noun

But while most of his peers do this on remote subantarctic islands, Neil chooses to hang out with humans in the Australian island state during his seasonal visits – and wreak havoc.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Research has found that 84% of dogs display fear and anxiety in situations similar to salon visits.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

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Compared to 35-mm projection, the shutter of the GT projector stays open for a slightly greater duration, allowing the light from two powerful xenon short-arc lamps to shine through the film for longer to produce brighter images.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
In Poor Soil Less-than-ideal soil could be rocky or heavy clay soil, nutrient-poor, or soil with poor drainage that stays soggy.

— Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026