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
Friday night was The Green Heart Gala at Ron Bergeron’s Alligator Ron’s Saloon in Weston, where an auction for everything from a Kenyan safari to artwork to a python hunt with the Miccosukee tribe raised money for The Green Heart of the Everglades Project.
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Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
The couple met at a Grammys afterparty in 2013, before Teller proposed on an African safari in August 2017.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The husband of a New Jersey woman who was mauled to death by a charging hippopotamus during an African safari is suing a U.S.-based tour company for not keeping the couple safe.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article A New Jersey man whose wife was mauled to death by a hippo on an African safari has sued the tour company that organized the trip.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
The couple met at a Grammys afterparty in 2013, before Teller proposed on an African safari in August 2017.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The husband of a New Jersey woman who was mauled to death by a charging hippopotamus during an African safari is suing a U.S.-based tour company for not keeping the couple safe.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article A New Jersey man whose wife was mauled to death by a hippo on an African safari has sued the tour company that organized the trip.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safari
Noun
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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
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My new favorite piece for any work trip is The Ultimate Muse Long Sleeve Collared Mini Dress because of how flattering the fit is.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Wang was also unsuccessful in his efforts to meet on that trip with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, said a person familiar with the matter.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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For five years, fans made the pilgrimage to Raleigh, North Carolina, transforming this capital city in the South into a massive celebration of creativity, community, and hip-hop.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Others may also visit the sacred sites for a voluntary pilgrimage called Umrah that can be undertaken at any time.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safari. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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