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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
Despite the war, the number of Hajj pilgrims was up this year.
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Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
The Trinetra Ganesh Temple inside the fort draws pilgrims throughout the year.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 June 2026
In Şanlıurfa, southeastern Turkey, sacred sites tied to the biblical figure of Abraham draw Jewish, Christian and Muslim pilgrims, while prehistoric ruins and vibrant food culture anchor a city where faith and history converge.
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Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
For pilgrims, Hajj, performed over five days, can be a deeply moving spiritual experience and a chance to seek God’s forgiveness and the erasure of past sins.
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Baraa Anwer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for pilgrim
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
The Trinetra Ganesh Temple inside the fort draws pilgrims throughout the year.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 June 2026
In Şanlıurfa, southeastern Turkey, sacred sites tied to the biblical figure of Abraham draw Jewish, Christian and Muslim pilgrims, while prehistoric ruins and vibrant food culture anchor a city where faith and history converge.
—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
For pilgrims, Hajj, performed over five days, can be a deeply moving spiritual experience and a chance to seek God’s forgiveness and the erasure of past sins.
—
Baraa Anwer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for pilgrim
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilgrim
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Affordable July 4 destinations July 4 may be a peak travel period, but travelers can still snag some solid deals for a beach vacation.
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Weekend travelers also come in by road from Guadalajara.
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Standing in a doorway, Myron Cathey, 38, held a box of tissues for visitors.
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Earlier this month, Roberts spotted Aaron in one of the armchairs in the middle of the visitors clubhouse in Pittsburgh.
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The invading army of World Cup tourists love our hospitality, barbeque, ranch dressing, bars, superstores, fast food and our all-around coolness.
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The German capital’s police found a unique way to help suffering Berliners and tourists alike.
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“Pilgrim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrim. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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