as in supporters
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
he was not a member of the political group or even a fellow traveler
a cause being promoted by Greenpeace and its fellow travelers in the environmental movement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fellow travelers
The virus incubation period is up to 21 days, and potential patients could expose fellow travelers in other global hubs.
—
Helen Branswell, STAT, 18 May 2026
As mentioned, lounges are often overcrowded, and taking up more than your fair share of space can frustrate fellow travelers.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
This is date-night pastiche with a unifying communal playlist, and an omnisexual dip into a sensual ocean with nervous fellow travelers.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Most of all, Pessoa hopes within the vibrant, lively hotel, guests will be able to bond with themselves and their fellow travelers and find in a true sanctuary.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
She was surrounded by people in suits, drawing the attention of fellow travelers.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The manifesto, which ran more than 1,000 words, apologized to family members, co-workers, fellow travelers and even strangers for the attack, the news service said.
—Don Sweeney
april 27, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
One of my fellow travelers had a shellfish allergy and it was noted without prompting at every meal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Helen Branswell, STAT, 18 May 2026
As mentioned, lounges are often overcrowded, and taking up more than your fair share of space can frustrate fellow travelers.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
This is date-night pastiche with a unifying communal playlist, and an omnisexual dip into a sensual ocean with nervous fellow travelers.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Most of all, Pessoa hopes within the vibrant, lively hotel, guests will be able to bond with themselves and their fellow travelers and find in a true sanctuary.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
She was surrounded by people in suits, drawing the attention of fellow travelers.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The manifesto, which ran more than 1,000 words, apologized to family members, co-workers, fellow travelers and even strangers for the attack, the news service said.
—Don Sweeney
april 27, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
One of my fellow travelers had a shellfish allergy and it was noted without prompting at every meal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellow travelers
Noun
-
In Strasbourg, groups of Palace supporters clashed among themselves in a square in the city centre, marring the occasion.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
-
New Hampshire, which rejected the DNC’s plan, held a leadoff primary ahead of South Carolina anyway, and Biden — who didn’t campaign or have his name on the ballot — still won by a sizable margin after supporters mounted a write-in campaign on his behalf.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Noun
-
Many of our putative Gulf allies may rethink their ally-ship.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
-
What mattered to Wildmon and his allies was their response to the idea of the work, and their ability to trigger that response in their followers.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fellow travelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellow%20travelers. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
