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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
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.
—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
In India, home to a large Muslim minority, pilgrimage planning has proceeded largely as normal, but high fuel prices have pushed up travel costs for pilgrims.
—Mariam Fam, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
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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.
—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
In India, home to a large Muslim minority, pilgrimage planning has proceeded largely as normal, but high fuel prices have pushed up travel costs for pilgrims.
—Mariam Fam, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilgrim
Noun
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Hydrotherapy is the main draw and is especially helpful for active travelers or anyone managing chronic pain.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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While some travelers take the opportunity to go abroad for their summer vacation, there are plenty of options stateside—from national parks and beaches to buzzy cities and small towns.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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Founded in 2017, the nonprofit Carmel Christkindlmarkt draws almost half a million visitors each year to Carter Green in Hamilton County, Indiana.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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The organizing committee is still working on transportation and security plans for visitors as well as creating a messaging system for all of those in multiple languages.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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That has historically been a phrase to describe the tourist destination of Cape Verde, especially amongst Americans.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
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Worries about neighborhood gentrification, implying a new tourist destination is all downside.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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“Pilgrim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrim. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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