variants
also galavanting
as in nomadic
traveling from place to place
the gallivanting entertainers stayed in town for a few days, then moved on
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variants
also galavanting
as in wandering
to move about from place to place aimlessly
gallivanted about the country before returning to school in the fall
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Adjective
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There is nothing glaringly stupid like so much of Season 2, and the idyllic Maine setting is a much better fit for our nomadic protagonist.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025 -
In reality, few of the rebellious nomadic pastoralists native to the territory ever acquiesced to Moroccan imperial rule.—
Hannah Rae Armstrong,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Spend your days absorbing its wartime history, wandering the outdoor markets, dining on seafood, rejuvenating at a spa, or hiking secluded coastal trails before lolling on the white-sand beaches.—
Peggy Orenstein,
AFAR Media,
6 Jan. 2025
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Claire understands where Rachel’s mind is wandering and follows her train of thought.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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With countless feats of jaw-dropping acrobatics including aerial acts swinging from chandeliers and floating over the audience, Corteo’s mesmerising stunts will wow audiences once again.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Known for documenting her experiences on over 60 cruises, her journey aboard Global Mercy showcased a stark contrast to her usual floating escapes—and revealed how cruise ship design and operations underpin this vital humanitarian effort.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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According to Smithsonian, the institute’s idyllic backdrop, with open fields where patients could imagine animals roaming free, helped convince the doctor's dozens of patients that her practices were legit.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Who knows how regular this blues-rock gig will be for the perpetually roaming Murray, but the timing is good.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Gallivanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallivanting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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