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a person who travels to foreign lands
A wandering pilgrim, he made his way across Europe before eventually settling in Madrid.
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Recent Examples of pilgrim
In India, home to a large Muslim minority, pilgrimage planning has proceeded largely as normal, but high fuel prices have pushed up travel costs for pilgrims.
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Mariam Fam, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
The fragments are then distributed as gifts to heads of state, museums and ordinary pilgrims who happen to be present at the right moment.
—Iqbal Akhtar, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
Around 2 million pilgrims are currently performing the hajj in Saudi Arabia, heightening the urgency of avoiding a return to conflict in order to ensure their safety.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 May 2026
The island itself has a rich history, starting a millennium ago with a monastery and a resting place for pilgrims.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
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Mariam Fam, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
The fragments are then distributed as gifts to heads of state, museums and ordinary pilgrims who happen to be present at the right moment.
—Iqbal Akhtar, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
Around 2 million pilgrims are currently performing the hajj in Saudi Arabia, heightening the urgency of avoiding a return to conflict in order to ensure their safety.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 May 2026
The island itself has a rich history, starting a millennium ago with a monastery and a resting place for pilgrims.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilgrim
Noun
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Mark my words, Rosewood will make travelers start regarding Phuket as a tasteful destination, to tack on as the beach break during trips to Bangkok or Singapore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Most travelers surveyed said their biggest regrets occurred as young adults.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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During a recent broker tour, Soldano said one visitor’s reaction stood out.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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An excursion guaranteed to bring this home to the Red Sea visitor is a jaunt to Desert Rock Resort.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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Just a forehand shot away from the red clay courts, Auteuil is an authentic pocket of Paris that’s far from the tourist throngs—and the stereotypes sometimes saddled on it by east-leaning Parisians.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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In the country’s biggest tourist hotspots, visitors will see tighter security measures and heavier police presence meant to safeguard both fans and Mexico’s public image.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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“Pilgrim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrim. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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