as in nomads
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
a guitar-toting gypsy, the folk singer tours the country in an endless round of one-night gigs
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Noun
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These friends, all Amazigh (Berber) nomads, have embarked on a musical voyage to celebrate their roots and share the richness of their heritage with the world.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025 -
For aspiring nomads, understand that flexibility must be earned through trust, consistency and clear communication.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yeti has long been a go-to brand for adventurers and weekend wanderers alike, thanks to its durable coolers, tumblers, and drinkware that keep food and beverages at the perfect temperature.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Transporter Westfalia Camper versions are especially popular, outfitted with any number of clever amenities for weekend wanderers.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On average, travelers haven't experienced security wait times greater than 20 minutes, according to the airport's website, which tracks live security wait times.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The effortlessly stylish travelers who breeze through terminals looking fresh.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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In any case, these are Beckett’s drifters, no doubt, right down to the aching feet and bad breath.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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Shu Qi has spent her career embodying other people’s stories — enigmatic drifters for Hou Hsiao-hsien, comic foils in international action franchises, or, more recently, the tragic heroine of Bi Gan’s Cannes award winner Resurrection.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Gypsies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gypsies. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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