as in tour
an act of traveling to see or hunt animals especially in Africa
He went on a safari in Africa last year.
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Recent Examples of safari
Another unforgettable moment was going on a tiger safari.
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Shani Dhanda, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024
What had been sold to me as an Arctic safari through untouched tundra filled with frolicking muskoxen turned out to be a dystopian horror show.
—Alexandra Owens, Robb Report, 27 June 2024
That came in handy during my South African safari when the open-top vehicle would frequently brush against thorny trees, leaving my coat vulnerable to scrapes.
—Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
To the Amalfi Coast for my 25th anniversary, Bermuda for spring break, Paris with my 21 year old daughter to see Taylor Swift and a safari in Kenya with the family.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Shani Dhanda, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024
What had been sold to me as an Arctic safari through untouched tundra filled with frolicking muskoxen turned out to be a dystopian horror show.
—Alexandra Owens, Robb Report, 27 June 2024
That came in handy during my South African safari when the open-top vehicle would frequently brush against thorny trees, leaving my coat vulnerable to scrapes.
—Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
To the Amalfi Coast for my 25th anniversary, Bermuda for spring break, Paris with my 21 year old daughter to see Taylor Swift and a safari in Kenya with the family.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safari
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Having ended her Eras world tour earlier this month, the global star bundled up to watch a football game between Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans.Mikelle Street, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
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Hozier wrapped up his Unreal Unearth tour in New Zealand last month, and his most recent gig in the U.S. was in September at Maryland’s All Things Go Music Festival.William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Saints have their parkas packed for what's sure to be a chilly trip to Lambeau Field tonight.Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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Giving family members an opportunity to enjoy the cruise at their own pace can go a long way to creating a trip filled with wonderful memories, Denison says.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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But many of the nation’s biggest business titans are making their own pilgrimages — to visit Trump at his home in Florida.Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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The idea was a pilgrimage during which devotees would visit sacred sites and perform religious and spiritual acts that would, in turn, give them plenary indulgences, essentially freeing them from their sins.Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safari. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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