SOJOURNS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

sojourns 1 of 2

noun

plural of sojourn

as in visits

a temporary residing as another's guest spent a relaxing sojourn in her friend's summer home

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sojourns

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sojourn

as in stays

to reside as a temporary guest began their retirement by leisurely sojourning with friends and relatives scattered across the country

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Recent Examples of sojourns

Noun

Checked Out runs low-pressure but high-potential group sojourns at chichi hotels. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Tilford advises making wildflower sojourns as soon as sightings come in. — Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026 The drive The test took place humbly in downtown Los Angeles, mostly – no race tracks or solo three-lane highway sojourns. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 Clad in all black, James and the band cracked wise onstage with a brash, swashbuckling attitude, led constant clap-alongs, and took multiple sojourns into the crowd — and that was just during the first song. — Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026 One of her favorite things to do during these sleep sojourns is pose personal, even existential questions — probing the mysterious terrain of her own subconscious mind. — Carolyn Y. Johnson, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2026 As shoppers gear up for their European summer sojourns, brands are beating the tourist rush and setting up shop across the continent with temporary seasonal stores, beach club pop-ups and limited-time activations to capture the attention and dollars of the high-spending set. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 June 2026 Gant and Ezeluomba’s show documented the vibrant cultural milieu that nurtured Lawrence’s Nigerian sojourns, particularly in the exhibitions, workshops, and publications of the multicity Mbari group. — Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026 This two-part investigation begins with Harrison’s early days in Liverpool through his Fab Four years, including sojourns to India that radically changed the aims (and style) of the counterculture in Europe and North America. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sojourns

Noun

If Markle and the children do accompany Harry outside of the capital, the family are rumored to pay visits to Warwickshire for Scotty's Little Soldiers Summer Festival and Northamptonshire to visit Princess Diana's childhood house, Althorp Estate.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
The Golden Eagles have been driving around willing to play seven-on-seven against top Southern Section opponents, including visits to West Hills and Simi Valley.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

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Verb

The posh pup has a home in the lobby and outside the front entrance, and sits (and stays) at the ready for belly rubs.

— Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
Any python-nabbing excursion requires adequate prep work to ensure everyone stays safe—and actually hunts the proper animals.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026