as in wanderers
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
after college she became quite the nomad, backpacking through Europe with no particular destination
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Recent Examples of nomads
The Wind Traders, for example, are nomads who live in the sky, and their culture and lifestyle are clearly represented in their clothes.
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2026
Deutch nails every joke in this slapstick comedy that keeps the out-of-pocket zingers coming nonstop, complimented perfectly by her crew of Yellow Brick Road (Hollywood Boulevard) nomads.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
However, the wheels are just intended for minor on-site movements, not for towing on a public road, so this isn't a good choice for would-be nomads.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
Best Hotels & Resorts Nomad Hotel Dieter Roelen and Monica Mascaros, the husband-and-wife duo behind Nomad Hotel, spent 20 years living like nomads and traveling around the world.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Emerging cities worth watching Tbilisi, Georgia has become a big hit for nomads looking for affordability and a fascinating culture.
—Taylor Haught, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
But the nomads are moved by father and son’s plight, and by Luis’s gift of gasoline, a resource as scarce as water and food.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2025
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
Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2026
Deutch nails every joke in this slapstick comedy that keeps the out-of-pocket zingers coming nonstop, complimented perfectly by her crew of Yellow Brick Road (Hollywood Boulevard) nomads.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
However, the wheels are just intended for minor on-site movements, not for towing on a public road, so this isn't a good choice for would-be nomads.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
Best Hotels & Resorts Nomad Hotel Dieter Roelen and Monica Mascaros, the husband-and-wife duo behind Nomad Hotel, spent 20 years living like nomads and traveling around the world.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Emerging cities worth watching Tbilisi, Georgia has become a big hit for nomads looking for affordability and a fascinating culture.
—Taylor Haught, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
But the nomads are moved by father and son’s plight, and by Luis’s gift of gasoline, a resource as scarce as water and food.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomads
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There’s a cast of wanderers, visionaries, and itinerants, the self-educated and self-published, a long lineage of cranks and outcasts, mostly penurious, always opinionated, stretching away into the mists of pseudohistory.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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This Victorian town of just over 2,000 is a diverse blend of artists, spiritual seekers, motorcyclists, weekend wanderers, and retirees.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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These organizations don't charge the supplement and even provide additional resources and support that cater just to solo travelers.—
Amelia Edelman,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2026
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The trend is influenced by travelers becoming accustomed to bag fees and more people using airline credit cards that waive these costs.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The scene inspired future comedy gags showing drifters and tramps losing their pants to dogs chasing them.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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Meeting drifters and friendly folk along the way, Alvin is doggedly determined to make amends while facing ailments of his own.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Nomads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomads. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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