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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.
—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
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
Noun
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The latest diplomatic movement could affect travelers because the Strait of Hormuz has been a major flashpoint in the region.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The international clientele is split between Europeans and Americans on endeavors to discover Ancient Egypt, and travelers from Gulf countries on weekend getaways, poised to shop at the many luxury malls in the hotel’s Garden City surroundings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The country is right in the middle of hosting a fantastic World Cup tournament -- one that has captured the hearts of foreign visitors from all over the world -- and is still soaking in their team's big win over Paraguay on Friday.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The incident came just days after a carriage horse named Deniz collapsed and died near West 72nd Street and West Drive while pulling tourists through the park.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Most hotels sit behind the main road, often thronged with tourists and traffic noise, but the Regent Shanghai on the Bund gives guests great views without the fuss.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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“Pilgrims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrims. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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