Thesaurus results for PILGRIM

pilgrim

noun

Definition of pilgrim

as in traveler

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 For pizza pilgrims and locals simply looking for a dinner spot that will wow out-of-towners, there's no better reason to hop over the Hudson. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026 Muslim prospective pilgrims climb the Jabal al-Nour (al-Noor mountain) to visit Hira Cave during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on June 01, 2025. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 In Mina, the encampment outside Mecca where millions of pilgrims stay each year, buffet catering is provided, along with occasional surprises such as popcorn machines and ice cream. — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 Some served the hundreds of pilgrims who visit each day, others to seek the saint's blessings. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pilgrim

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Flights gradually resumed, but significant delays were expected through the evening while crews worked to restore service and airlines offered some travelers fee-free changes.

— Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Design and hospitality collaborations are on the rise as consumers and travelers seek exclusive experiences and stays.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of traveler

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In the Northeast, visitors discover a corridor where centuries of history, untamed coastlines, and cosmopolitan energy intertwine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
With a lot of Big Sur shut down and inaccessible from the south, and only days from the end of a mandatory evacuation, many visitors assumed the place was closed — even though Nepenthe kept its website updated throughout.

— David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

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And then finally commission a showstopping Instagram moment that will act as a must-see grail of a New York visit scavenger hunt for tourists.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026
For many, the little treat brings back memories of romantic summer evenings (even if some are put off by the long lines of tourists at Luini’s today).

— Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

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