as in tourists
a person who travels for pleasure
a list of things to do for weekend excursionists in the city
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Noun
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Most onlookers were tourists not overly concerned with the real-world drama playing out down the street.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
13 May 2026 -
Hagen said that last year, economic concerns caused trepidation among tourists, a sentiment not shown in traveler surveys this year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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However, the administration has barred travelers from Iran and Haiti, though World Cup players, coaches and other support personnel are exempt.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Grand Hyatt’s bread is buttered with business travelers, and the wide desks and plentiful power outlets around the room confirm that this outpost is a prime example of that.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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“Excursionists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursionists. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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