as in traveller
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
Many pilgrims hailed it as a sign of welcome following Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy, while critics in Catholic media blasted the move as undermining church tradition.
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Before their procession Saturday, the pilgrims gathered for a Mass in the Gesù church held by a senior Italian bishop, Francesco Savino.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
The 51-year-old Late Night host paid tribute to his family’s late Italian Greyhound in a poignant Instagram post on Tuesday, sharing snapshots of her as a puppy and dressed as a pilgrim.
—EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
One can trace the journey of a pilgrim, hear the voices of medieval townsfolk, or explore the craftsmanship behind a 12th-century sword.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Before their procession Saturday, the pilgrims gathered for a Mass in the Gesù church held by a senior Italian bishop, Francesco Savino.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
The 51-year-old Late Night host paid tribute to his family’s late Italian Greyhound in a poignant Instagram post on Tuesday, sharing snapshots of her as a puppy and dressed as a pilgrim.
—EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
One can trace the journey of a pilgrim, hear the voices of medieval townsfolk, or explore the craftsmanship behind a 12th-century sword.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilgrim
Noun
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At PortMiami on Thursday, several travelers express frustration over how the outbreak was managed by the cruise line.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Other cruise line travelers can also choose a four-night sail from Miami to Cozumel or three-day West Coast trips embarking from Los Angeles and sailing to Ensenada, Mexico.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In places where parks do close, the lack of visitors will have an impact on local economies that benefit from expenditures by park-goers at restaurants, gas stations and other businesses.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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If sufficient staff aren’t there, visitors shouldn’t be either.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Pilgrim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrim. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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