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
Kane said that’s because Dubai no longer relies on oil revenue like its neighbors do, instead banking on the confidence of foreigners.
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Robert Frank,hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Long before foreigners became enamored with Iceland’s outdoor bathing experiences, swimming was ingrained in everyday life.
—Lauren Breedlove, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Masinsin added without elaborating that two of those onboard were foreigners, including one of the two who died.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Littleton, like many foreigners, is trying to leave Israel as soon as possible.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
He was disappointed in the displays from other nations, finding that the foreigners didn’t look foreign enough.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The Gulf’s shimmering and globalized cities depend on a steady flow of flights carrying foreigners – both tourists and resident workers – and cargo to keep their economies humming.
—Adam Schreck, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The United Arab Emirates has sold itself to foreigners for years as a sunny, safe, tax-free oasis.
—Brian Melley, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Last month, her government unveiled a legal reform allowing the deportation of foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one year of unconditional imprisonment for serious crimes.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
Robert Frank,hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Long before foreigners became enamored with Iceland’s outdoor bathing experiences, swimming was ingrained in everyday life.
—Lauren Breedlove, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Masinsin added without elaborating that two of those onboard were foreigners, including one of the two who died.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Littleton, like many foreigners, is trying to leave Israel as soon as possible.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
He was disappointed in the displays from other nations, finding that the foreigners didn’t look foreign enough.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The Gulf’s shimmering and globalized cities depend on a steady flow of flights carrying foreigners – both tourists and resident workers – and cargo to keep their economies humming.
—Adam Schreck, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The United Arab Emirates has sold itself to foreigners for years as a sunny, safe, tax-free oasis.
—Brian Melley, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Last month, her government unveiled a legal reform allowing the deportation of foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one year of unconditional imprisonment for serious crimes.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreigners
Noun
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The kids are turning to yoga, retro cameras and, at one bookstore, silently reading with a group of strangers.—
Sofia Zarran,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Adam is summoned back, leaving Caroline alone with these strangers in this very strange place.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That trajectory — from a small London stage to one of the most recognizable cultural touchstones in entertainment — speaks to the show’s enduring ability to connect with audiences who feel like outsiders themselves.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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The slate to replace her is diverse, reflecting the broader region, as both longtime politicians and a handful of outsiders have proven competitive.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Foreigners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreigners. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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