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
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
The junket activity has also turned into one of the major components of the Paris Rendez-Vous with French talent increasingly committed to meeting with international journalists.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 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 bigger barriers surrounding the movie have been the film’s constant date changes, a lack of publicity outside of a London press junket, and a budget that IndieWire understands is $118 million.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
The junket activity has also turned into one of the major components of the Paris Rendez-Vous with French talent increasingly committed to meeting with international journalists.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 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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What often separates an experience filled with unforgettable memories from a White Lotus meltdown, however, comes down to one thing, experts say: setting the right expectations during and throughout your excursion.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
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For adventure seekers wanting to experience one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Enchantment offers a Grand Canyon Private Excursion, a guest excursion led by expert guides who uniquely tailor the experience to the needs of the guests.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
3 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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Kreeger’s background Born an only child in New York City, Kreeger regaled guests with his stories bridging his work in the legal and musical communities.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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And their 2024 was epic: a new album, a prolonged tour, and a coveted Sphere residency.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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The North American leg of the tour will kick off in Toronto on Aug. 24 before traveling down to Mexico for a final date, at least on this continent for now, in September.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
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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
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For instance, the international feature category currently honors the submitting country, not the director — even though the director’s name is engraved on the Oscar statuette.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Since 2014, the ACL Hall of Fame has honored artists who have played an essential role in the series’ half-century as a premier supporter of top-shelf music.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the video, the pair can be seen feeding each other fruit, taking bubble baths together and nearly kissing before the cameras cut to black.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Eventually, researchers will feed them to mice and study how different levels and types affect their brains and behavior.—
Nina Agrawal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The couple also dined with Diane von Furstenberg on Tuesday, according to Venice daily La Nuova Venezia.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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According to local outlet The Dallas Morning News, the two actors dined at Joe Leo Fine Tex-Mex restaurant with John Stamos.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Junket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junket. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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