as in strangers
a person who is not native to or known to a community
I can tell by your accent you're a foreigner in these parts
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Recent Examples of foreigners
Supreme Court decisions dating to the 1800s also have upheld America’s jurisdiction to prosecute foreigners regardless of whether their presence in the United States was lawfully secured.
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Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
As for global money flows, foreigners are returning as an AI boom has lifted the Hong Kong bourse to a four-year high.
—Shuli Ren, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Under martial law, authorities can set curfews, seize property, restrict movement, detain foreigners, forcibly relocate residents and limit public gatherings.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
As for global money flows, foreigners are returning as an AI boom has lifted the Hong Kong bourse to a four-year high.
—Shuli Ren, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025
The composition of the group has been documented by security researchers as primarily consisting of foreigners from the Sahel.
—Ope Adetayo, Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
One of his uncles, Mingma Sherpa — a former yak farmer — started his mountain work as a porter, earning $1 a day carrying loads for foreigners.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
In July, thousands rallied against the influx of foreigners from the United States and Europe who are gobbling up affordable property.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
The contrast between the Vietnamese who humped through rice paddies documenting their own country’s existentialist struggle, and the foreigners who flew around on helicopters and were given US military ranks adds emotional depth and historical nuance.
—Literary Hub, 19 Dec. 2025
Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
As for global money flows, foreigners are returning as an AI boom has lifted the Hong Kong bourse to a four-year high.
—Shuli Ren, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Under martial law, authorities can set curfews, seize property, restrict movement, detain foreigners, forcibly relocate residents and limit public gatherings.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
As for global money flows, foreigners are returning as an AI boom has lifted the Hong Kong bourse to a four-year high.
—Shuli Ren, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025
The composition of the group has been documented by security researchers as primarily consisting of foreigners from the Sahel.
—Ope Adetayo, Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
One of his uncles, Mingma Sherpa — a former yak farmer — started his mountain work as a porter, earning $1 a day carrying loads for foreigners.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
In July, thousands rallied against the influx of foreigners from the United States and Europe who are gobbling up affordable property.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
The contrast between the Vietnamese who humped through rice paddies documenting their own country’s existentialist struggle, and the foreigners who flew around on helicopters and were given US military ranks adds emotional depth and historical nuance.
—Literary Hub, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreigners
Noun
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According to the prosecutor’s bail request filing, Newton was previously seen masturbating outside of random strangers’ homes.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
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For months afterward, kindness arrived in unexpected forms — neighbors bringing food, strangers offering furniture, friends calling daily.—
Jonathan Taplin,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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Those dynamics in the party — between young and old, insiders and outsiders — will be at play in the race to replace Pelosi that’s already heading up.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Some are invite-only, but others in Vidigal or Rocinha welcome outsiders through local tour companies.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Foreigners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreigners. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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