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
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 May 2026
In a few famous cases, star appearances on promotion junkets exacerbated personal conflicts to stimulate audience interest.
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Peter Bart,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 June 2023
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Noun
When studio movies come to the Croisette, they’re accompanied by stars on the red carpet and parties and marketing junkets.
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Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 May 2026
In a few famous cases, star appearances on promotion junkets exacerbated personal conflicts to stimulate audience interest.
—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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.
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Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junket
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Daily ferry transport is available from Grand Portage, Minnesota, the scenic end point of this North Shore excursion.
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Depending on season and road conditions, the Trollstigen area may also appear on excursion programs, though these trips require a long port call.
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Knowledgeable docents regale guests with stories about the Ingalls family, residents of the hotel, and the town, and also point out artifacts from pioneer-era life during 45-60 minute tours.
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Trump regularly regales audiences with his prowess as a dealmaker by recounting conversations he's had with Macron about trade irritants, mimicking Macron's responses in an exaggerated accent.
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They both were granted bail, allowing Brown to go on with his stadium tour this year.
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Though, one man working outside the arena was seen wearing a crew shirt from one of Swift’s former tours.
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An impressive reception room and a banqueting hall add to its splendor.
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The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.
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Connecting cities in multiple states, routes range in scope from a two-day, one-night Pacific Coast jaunt to epic cross-country journeys through shifting landscapes.
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The package includes a private jet for day trips like a jaunt to Iran to create your own Persian rug, and another to the Dead Sea in Jordan for a day at the sea and an afternoon Anantara spa treatment in the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar.
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While June 27 was a day to honor and celebrate Wiley, Turner said June 28 marked the beginning of the fight for answers and accountability.
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The 83-year-old singer and songwriter has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's National Patriot Award and has entertained troops on more than 30 United Service Organizations (USO) tours, according to Soldier Valley Spirits.
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Head to Los Rios Rancho for seasonal pick-your-own experiences and have a slice of pie at Apple Annie’s—giant and domed like a mountain itself, Apple Annie’s signature pie could feed a dozen diners.
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The concept as drawn up would open up traffic passage and, in fact, feed into freer movement through an area soon to open an entertainment district and revitalized riverfront trail.
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While eating with their mom at a Panda Express in Pooler, Georgia, Harrison and Oscar Kunz spotted two soldiers dining nearby.
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Design, decor, and dining pay homage to Vail founders Earl Eaton and Pete Seibert and the mountain’s 1960s heyday.
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“Junket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junket. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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