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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
Reading retreats are rising in popularity, but what about more casual literary pilgrims?
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Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Over the past two days, more than 300 Pakistani nationals have returned to Pakistan from Iran, including students, pilgrims, workers and tourists.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Just 51% of tourists defined themselves as Jewish (compared to 66% in the 2024 survey), while the percentage of Christian pilgrims increased from 5% in 2024 to 9% in the first half of 2025.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 Jan. 2026
With international visitors beginning to come back to a nation long associated with insurgency and war, Sudani is looking to contract companies to rebrand Iraq as a destination for sightseers, students and religious pilgrims alike.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
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Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Over the past two days, more than 300 Pakistani nationals have returned to Pakistan from Iran, including students, pilgrims, workers and tourists.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Just 51% of tourists defined themselves as Jewish (compared to 66% in the 2024 survey), while the percentage of Christian pilgrims increased from 5% in 2024 to 9% in the first half of 2025.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 Jan. 2026
With international visitors beginning to come back to a nation long associated with insurgency and war, Sudani is looking to contract companies to rebrand Iraq as a destination for sightseers, students and religious pilgrims alike.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilgrim
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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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All terminals remain connected past security, and travelers can access any gate from any open checkpoint, according to PHL.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Wodapalooza has attracted thousands of visitors and is part of the city’s plan this year to rebrand Miami Beach in March as a fitness destination rather than a party hotspot.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers picked apart their visitors in the pick-and-roll.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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They’re headed to a major global tourist destination — a city with beautiful beaches and balmy weather — for the school’s spring break.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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Residential areas are closed off to tourists, and DUI checkpoints and security checkpoints have been set up at beach entrances.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Pilgrim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrim. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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