adventurer
noun
ad·ven·tur·er
əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)rər 
1
: someone who seeks dangerous or exciting experiences : a person who looks for adventures: such as
b
: one who engages in risky commercial enterprises for profit
2
somewhat old-fashioned
: one who seeks unmerited wealth or position especially by playing on the credulity or prejudice of others
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Along for the ride will be fellow adventurers Eric Philips of Australia, Jannicke Mikkelsen of Norway and Rabea Rogge of Germany.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
For the past 155 years, the brand has been fit-for-purpose for makers and creators, artists and musicians, adventurers and explorers and everyone in between.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Indeed, these guards would later impede the process of careful documentation — providing inconsistent access to researchers and journalists, for example, even as social media influencers, fame-hunters and adventurers were permitted to pass through freely.
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
Outside of Kingman’s affiliation with Route 66, the city is also a playground for outdoor adventurers, shoppers, and run-of-the-mill history buffs—or anyone just looking to stretch their legs and eat a good meal after a long drive.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
For the past 155 years, the brand has been fit-for-purpose for makers and creators, artists and musicians, adventurers and explorers and everyone in between.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Indeed, these guards would later impede the process of careful documentation — providing inconsistent access to researchers and journalists, for example, even as social media influencers, fame-hunters and adventurers were permitted to pass through freely.
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
Outside of Kingman’s affiliation with Route 66, the city is also a playground for outdoor adventurers, shoppers, and run-of-the-mill history buffs—or anyone just looking to stretch their legs and eat a good meal after a long drive.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
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“Adventurer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adventurer. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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adventurer
noun
ad·ven·tur·er
əd-ˈvench-(ə-)rər
1
: a person who looks for adventures
2
: a person who tries to become wealthy or powerful by trickery
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