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
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
Billboards have popped up all over L.A. and the film’s stars have also been doing long- and short-lead interviews, culminating with a junket this coming weekend with director Marc Webb.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 June 2023
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Noun
Both studios and award bodies have spent millions courting influencers — and by extension their followers — with access to junkets, red carpet interviews, and collaborations.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
Billboards have popped up all over L.A. and the film’s stars have also been doing long- and short-lead interviews, culminating with a junket this coming weekend with director Marc Webb.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junket
Noun
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Their work has included three spacewalks — including a record-breaking excursion outside of the space station, and conducting a sweeping range of experiments.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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She was later spotted holding hands with Charlie Gooch during a Valentine's Day excursion in London the following year.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The president took them through the residence, showing off the Lincoln Bedroom and the Yellow Oval Room while regaling the group with historical facts, and finished the jaunt in the Oval Office.—
Reid J. Epstein,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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There will also be new characters for guests to greet and learn their lore — an eccentric monster hunter and a talented musician who regales guests with songs and tales.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The same company leads hiking excursions on the Princes’ Islands and cycling tours across Istanbul, providing even more unforgettable outdoor adventures.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Helicopter tours in New York have been controversial, and some flights have turned deadly, USA TODAY reported.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 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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And, being just 20 minutes from Athens’ city center, the hotel is perfectly positioned for both lazy beach days and quick jaunts to the Acropolis.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Today By Paulina Berges A short jaunt from one of Kyoto’s busiest junctions, Good Nature Hotel is positioned between Gion and Nishiki Market.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Carner honors his hero by sampling a clip of Zephaniah speaking on the Brixton riots, but also the potential and hope of the youth to change things.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
24 Apr. 2025
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If remote work is meant to provide balance and flexibility, companies need to honor that by reconsidering when cameras are required and how much notice is given for video meetings.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Devon Toews’ net-crashing chip-in of a Josh Manson feed at 12:56 of the third period sealed things for the Avs at 3-1 and sucked the life out of a raucous American Airlines Center after Dallas drew within one on Roope Hintz’s power-play goal at 6:45 of the third.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Miami, after a 37-45 NBA regular season wrought with chaos and controversy, hijacked by the Jimmy Butler drama and trade, has fed its fans late cause to hope, at least, if not quite believe yet.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Only four people were dining at the nearby Veggie Grill, and Wildbird restaurant was empty.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2025
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Members also enjoy dining at exclusive restaurants.—
Michael Croley,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Junket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junket. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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