as in traveler
a person who travels for pleasure
tourists from all over like to take pictures of the alligators in the bayou
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Recent Examples of tourist
Turistas followed a group of American tourists who encounter an organ trafficking operation while backpacking in Brazil.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
Frequented by a mix of tourists and neighborhood regulars, Arthur Bryant’s also happens to be Gardner's favorite rib destination in the city.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The Mulgrew family was among the tourists on the observation deck.
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Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
So, the challenge is balancing that possibility against the economic fallout from tourists staying away from Ouray throughout the fire, which could last many weeks.
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Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 July 2026
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
Frequented by a mix of tourists and neighborhood regulars, Arthur Bryant’s also happens to be Gardner's favorite rib destination in the city.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The Mulgrew family was among the tourists on the observation deck.
—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
So, the challenge is balancing that possibility against the economic fallout from tourists staying away from Ouray throughout the fire, which could last many weeks.
—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourist
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Average transaction values for travel are still high, more than $31,000, but travelers are scrutinizing their receipts and pushing back when rate hikes don't come with better service.
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
Noun
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Los Robles officials said that staff, patients and visitors were safe and that medical care was not interrupted at the hospital.
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Families, students, longtime Kansas City residents and visitors from across the Midwest stopped by the gathering.
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“Tourist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourist. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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