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
Increasingly erratic precipitation since the 1980s has forced many nomads to come in from the desert.
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Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Another camp speculates that these forebears met human nomads on the trail of big game and started traveling with them, eventually arriving in China via Mongolia through their supporting role as war dogs.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Design devotees, creative professionals, and global nomads who value understatement over flash.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
America used to be a nation of nomads.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The Wind Traders, for example, are nomads who live in the sky, and their culture and lifestyle are clearly represented in their clothes.
—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
What to pack Travel insurance that covers medical stuff and gear replacement — SafetyWing is the most popular option for nomads.
—Taylor Haught, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Another camp speculates that these forebears met human nomads on the trail of big game and started traveling with them, eventually arriving in China via Mongolia through their supporting role as war dogs.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Design devotees, creative professionals, and global nomads who value understatement over flash.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
America used to be a nation of nomads.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The Wind Traders, for example, are nomads who live in the sky, and their culture and lifestyle are clearly represented in their clothes.
—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
What to pack Travel insurance that covers medical stuff and gear replacement — SafetyWing is the most popular option for nomads.
—Taylor Haught, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomads
Noun
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Voice like a warm porchlight left on for wanderers who kissed goodbye too soon or stayed too long.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
18 Mar. 2026
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These ancient wanderers, like comet 3I/ATLAS, are cosmic time capsules.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Home to over 120 wineries and tasting rooms, Woodinville’s location makes the property an ideal staycation for Washington state locals looking to explore the region’s excellent wines, and a luxurious getaway for travelers seeking to be wined and dined.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Tens of thousands of travelers have had trips upended this week as storms caused Delta and other airlines to cancel hundreds of flights.—
Kelly Yamanouchi,
AJC.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 21 Mar. 2026.
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