as in excursion
a short trip for pleasure
took a junket to the city for some sightseeing and shopping
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Recent Examples of junket
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2025
The Rendez-Vous continues until Tuesday with the press junket component consisting of one-on-ones and roundtables for 120 journalists from some 30 countries with 120 artists involved in films and dramas due to launch Europe and further afield in the coming months.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 June 2023
Spielberg, who is by far the film’s biggest star, also limited his press presence almost exclusively to junket interviews.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 13 Dec. 2021
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Noun
The press junket comes just a few days ahead of the big game Sunday (Feb. 9), which will see the Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles and attempt to make history with a record third Super Bowl win in a row.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2025
The Rendez-Vous continues until Tuesday with the press junket component consisting of one-on-ones and roundtables for 120 journalists from some 30 countries with 120 artists involved in films and dramas due to launch Europe and further afield in the coming months.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
The studio is junketing the film for international press from June 18-19, which means that most of its interviews will be banked if the talks with SAG-AFTRA falter.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 June 2023
Spielberg, who is by far the film’s biggest star, also limited his press presence almost exclusively to junket interviews.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 13 Dec. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junket
Noun
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Many cruise lines offer offshore excursions, some better than others, but mapping your own route is part of the fun.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Bon Appétit,
19 Mar. 2025
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Layne, the resident marine biologist and free diver, can take you snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, spearfishing, and even on a whale-watching excursion from June to September.—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Brody worked the room like an architect with a plan, getting animated in a discussion with Board of Governors member Rita Wilson and then regaling SAG Award orator Jane Fonda at the bar.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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One hundred years from now — if artificial intelligence hasn’t put journalists out of work — a future writer might regale us with the story of the next Cecile Steele.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Thomas’ favorite parts about leading tours are meeting different kinds of people and watching anyone with a negative or preconceived notion about certain parts of Chicago change their opinion over the course of a tour.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Both performances are a warm-up for the year, as Cyrus gets ready to release more new music and a tour on the way.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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An impressive reception room and a banqueting hall add to its splendor.—
Fanny Guénon des Mesnards,
Architectural Digest,
18 Jan. 2025
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The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025
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The new street name replaces 2000 N. 59th St., just a short jaunt away from Overbrook High School, from which Smith graduated in 1986.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Weekend getaway: A Seattle jaunt takes in the new Ocean Pavilion, waterfront park and more Other worthy stops on the Rogue Food Trail include the Applegate River Lavender Farm near Jacksonville and the English Lavender Farm in Applegate Valley.—
Ben Davidson,
The Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Rahm isn’t the first to honor his nation with his food choices at the prestigious dinner.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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The celebration will honor the incredible talent advancing Asian and Pacific Islander representation in front of and behind the camera over the last year, and highlights their exceptional efforts in entertainment.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Coach Mike Locksley’s program will feed from the same $20.5 million as Brenda Frese’s women’s basketball program and the men’s basketball program.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Doctors grabbed the leech with forceps and carefully removed the animal, now nearly 4 inches long after feeding on the man’s blood supply for at least a week, according to the report.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Experience the Swiss-Italian culture by dining at a traditional grotto, taking a boat tour to Morcote, or simply wandering through the old town’s sleepy piazzas.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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But there was no need to leave the property to dine elsewhere, with vast on-site options likeBourbon Steak and Aveo Table + Bar—with recognition-worthy pastries for gluten-free eaters.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Junket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junket. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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