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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
Researchers say the mikveh likely served both local residents and the many pilgrims who visited the Temple in the years leading up to the Roman siege.
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Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
First walked by pilgrims following in the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi, like the Camino de Santiago that threads the breadth of Spain, the Via Lauretana winds through Umbria’s quiet interior, linking Assisi to Loreto, located just across the border in Marche on the Adriatic coast.
—Laura May Todd, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
This is a back-and-forth dialogue exchange between innkeepers and pilgrims in chorus rhythm.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Commemorative quarter depicting a pilgrim.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
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Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
First walked by pilgrims following in the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi, like the Camino de Santiago that threads the breadth of Spain, the Via Lauretana winds through Umbria’s quiet interior, linking Assisi to Loreto, located just across the border in Marche on the Adriatic coast.
—Laura May Todd, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
This is a back-and-forth dialogue exchange between innkeepers and pilgrims in chorus rhythm.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Commemorative quarter depicting a pilgrim.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilgrim
Noun
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Paka breaks up the merino monopoly with its low-crew-length alpaca-blend stalwart, which has been reviewed favorably in the past by Outside runners, hikers, and travellers.—
Scott Douglas,
Outside,
3 Feb. 2026
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From enormous ocean liners complete with mini-amusement parks, kids’ clubs, casinos, comedy clubs, and upscale lounges, to small river cruises with a focus on culture and off-board excursions that show off local flavors, there are so many options for travelers today.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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After the security checks at Winn, Angela walks through iron bars into a visitor hall.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Longtime Las Vegas visitors liken the decline of buffets to the disappearance of the 99-cent shrimp cocktail, another iconic offering that had contributed to the city’s reputation as an affordable vacation spot.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Nagano Omachi Police said the 22-year-old tourist suffered from cardiac arrest after the accident on Friday at the Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Hakuba Valley, a popular ski destination in central Japan.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on tourist tradeoffs and political personalities.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Pilgrim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrim. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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