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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
For the pilgrims in Key West, the gathering was an act of devotion, a quest for connection with their roots and for spiritually nourishing generations to come.
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ABC News, 14 May 2026
The steeply descending main street of Haworth is filled with tea shops, pubs and stores clearly dedicated to pleasing Brontë pilgrims, but its basic form, including the original stationery store where the sisters once bought their paper, remains the same.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Today, religious pilgrims from Mexico must cross at an official port of entry before ascending the mountain.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The island itself has a rich history, starting a millennium ago with a monastery and a resting place for pilgrims.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
By choosing sustainable options and participating in recycling programs, pilgrims can ensure that their journey of faith also respects the sanctity of the natural world.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Many of Mauritius’s monkeys live here, where pilgrims feed them.
—Byrefael Kubersky, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
Despite Francis' absence, the Vatican’s daily operations continued alongside celebrations of its Holy Year, the once-every-quarter-century Jubilee that brings pilgrims from around the world to Rome.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
Rome celebrates its Jubilee year throughout 2025, and more than 30 million Christian pilgrims are expected to flock to the Eternal City's holy sites.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
ABC News, 14 May 2026
The steeply descending main street of Haworth is filled with tea shops, pubs and stores clearly dedicated to pleasing Brontë pilgrims, but its basic form, including the original stationery store where the sisters once bought their paper, remains the same.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Today, religious pilgrims from Mexico must cross at an official port of entry before ascending the mountain.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The island itself has a rich history, starting a millennium ago with a monastery and a resting place for pilgrims.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
By choosing sustainable options and participating in recycling programs, pilgrims can ensure that their journey of faith also respects the sanctity of the natural world.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Many of Mauritius’s monkeys live here, where pilgrims feed them.
—Byrefael Kubersky, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
Despite Francis' absence, the Vatican’s daily operations continued alongside celebrations of its Holy Year, the once-every-quarter-century Jubilee that brings pilgrims from around the world to Rome.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
Rome celebrates its Jubilee year throughout 2025, and more than 30 million Christian pilgrims are expected to flock to the Eternal City's holy sites.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilgrims
Noun
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However, the administration has barred travelers from Iran and Haiti, though World Cup players, coaches and other support personnel are exempt.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Grand Hyatt’s bread is buttered with business travelers, and the wide desks and plentiful power outlets around the room confirm that this outpost is a prime example of that.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Noun
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But Saiss, the former Morocco international who returned for a visit and was welcomed onto the pitch before the 1-1 draw against Fulham on Sunday, and Jimenez, who featured for the visitors as a second-half substitute, must barely have recognised the place.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The Park Service said the island was closed to visitors at least through this week.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Most onlookers were tourists not overly concerned with the real-world drama playing out down the street.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Hagen said that last year, economic concerns caused trepidation among tourists, a sentiment not shown in traveler surveys this year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pilgrims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrims. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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