gallivanting 1 of 2

variants also galavanting

gallivanting

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verb

variants also galavanting
present participle of gallivant

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallivanting
Adjective
  • To learn more about his decision to go nomadic, his travails from LA to Paris, and what the state of the market means for galleries like his, ARTnews spoke with Fitzpatrick by phone.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • High-altitude rivalry The blurry boundaries through the Himalayan peaks and plateaus separating China and its southern neighbors are often relics of imperial era agreements and nomadic routes – now charged with the nationalist rhetoric and military might of New Delhi and Beijing.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Downtown was where tourists were trapped and calling airlines, rental cars, and soothing panicked relatives, and where people were wandering around, joining little clusters of folks staring at their phones every four to six blocks, with hopes of getting Wi-Fi.
    Dylan Tupper Rupert, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Dazed locals wandering through streets lined with debris.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • Today, with so much misinformation floating around, even this simple act of caring comes with the extra step of verification.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Meanwhile, a floating gigantic moon added a stunning element, moving across the arena and enhancing the celestial theme.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Themes at these Phoenix and Scottsdale bars vary from whimsical to spooky to downright haunted, with decorations like legs coming through the ceiling, a headless man roaming the shadows and playful vintage decor that's more nostalgic than nail-biting.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Bedard once again was roaming the ice at Fifth Third Arena long after practice had ended.
    Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
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