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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 pilgrims
To follow the Nakasendo is to walk in the footsteps of merchants and warriors, poets and pilgrims—and to write your own story into its centuries-old landscape.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
And, above all, in Montserrat, where pilgrims arrive by bus, cable car, cog railway and strenuous trails.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
It was historically taken by pilgrims to avoid tougher winter terrain and remains far quieter than the famous Camino Frances, Portugues or del Norte.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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
Around 2 million pilgrims are currently performing the hajj in Saudi Arabia, heightening the urgency of avoiding a return to conflict in order to ensure their safety.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 May 2026
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
And, above all, in Montserrat, where pilgrims arrive by bus, cable car, cog railway and strenuous trails.
—
ABC News,
9 June 2026
It was historically taken by pilgrims to avoid tougher winter terrain and remains far quieter than the famous Camino Frances, Portugues or del Norte.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Despite the war, the number of Hajj pilgrims was up this year.
—
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
Around 2 million pilgrims are currently performing the hajj in Saudi Arabia, heightening the urgency of avoiding a return to conflict in order to ensure their safety.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilgrims
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Store them in your carry-on In addition to removing shoes, travelers are frequently asked to remove their belts, metal jewelry, and other layered accessories, Yaghi reminds.
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Local authorities were assisting travelers and Amtrak was deploying resources to help as well.
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Park conditions change constantly and visitors' choice of activities and level of preparedness are big factors in determining risk.
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Organizers said Pittsburgh Yards was a natural fit for the celebration because of its connection to the Atlanta Beltline and accessibility for visitors arriving by bike or on foot.
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Tuba, or tubá, is one of many undersung wonders of tiny Colima state, a place that barely makes a blip on most international and even domestic tourists’ radar.
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Locals and tourists hang out on the beach, eat ice cream cones on the promenade, and stand in line for the famed Cyclone roller coaster.
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“Pilgrims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrims. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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