as in gypsy
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
the drifter just packed up and moved on to the next dead-end job
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Recent Examples of drifter
Dillane is already getting some high marks for his authentic portrayal of a homeless drifter and addict from those who have seen it in rough cuts.
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
From standout fashion trends like the Lands' End classic American flag drifter sweater to Victoria Beckham’s stylish plain white tee, these shirts, sweaters and skirts will look great with all your spring outfits.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Hartnett plays a down-on-his luck drifter named Lucas, who wakes up in Bangkok with a hangover, a black eye and his hated ex Katherine (Katee Sackhoff) calling him for a favor.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Hartnett plays a down-on-his luck drifter named Lucas Reyes, who wakes up in Bangkok with a hangover, a black eye, and his hated ex Katherine Brunt (Katee Sackhoff), calling him for a favor.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
From standout fashion trends like the Lands' End classic American flag drifter sweater to Victoria Beckham’s stylish plain white tee, these shirts, sweaters and skirts will look great with all your spring outfits.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Hartnett plays a down-on-his luck drifter named Lucas, who wakes up in Bangkok with a hangover, a black eye and his hated ex Katherine (Katee Sackhoff) calling him for a favor.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Hartnett plays a down-on-his luck drifter named Lucas Reyes, who wakes up in Bangkok with a hangover, a black eye, and his hated ex Katherine Brunt (Katee Sackhoff), calling him for a favor.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drifter
Noun
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But for the connected nomad needing internet on the road or out in the backwoods, this power flexibility is a game-changer.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
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Entrepreneurs are building huge businesses as nomads.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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If the pattern holds, travelers could soon be marking their calendars for the tiger shark aggregation on Okaloosa Island.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The nightmare comes as travelers gear up for the holiday weekend.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Drifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drifter. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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