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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
Dreher’s excitement about the pilgrims turned out to be mutual.
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Reading retreats are rising in popularity, but what about more casual literary pilgrims?
—Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
The Chapel of the Holy Cross draws tourists and pilgrims who come to worship in this one-of-a-kind building atop a natural rock formation in the Coconino National Forest.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Iran’s Shia shrines already draw millions of pilgrims from Muslim countries.
—Arash Azizi, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
It was called Jaffa Gate because, long ago, at the end of their journey from the port of Jaffa, pilgrims walked through it.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Over the past two days, more than 300 Pakistani nationals have returned to Pakistan from Iran, including students, pilgrims, workers and tourists.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
From understated, plastic chair haunts that lure in the foodie pilgrims to high octane, theatrical affairs that elevate the island’s enviable produce to alchemical heights, here are the best restaurants in Sicily.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The Vatican on Monday claimed 33,475,369 pilgrims had participated in the Jubilee, though organizer Archbishop Rino Fisichella acknowledged the number was only a rough estimate and could include double counting.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Reading retreats are rising in popularity, but what about more casual literary pilgrims?
—Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
The Chapel of the Holy Cross draws tourists and pilgrims who come to worship in this one-of-a-kind building atop a natural rock formation in the Coconino National Forest.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Iran’s Shia shrines already draw millions of pilgrims from Muslim countries.
—Arash Azizi, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
It was called Jaffa Gate because, long ago, at the end of their journey from the port of Jaffa, pilgrims walked through it.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Over the past two days, more than 300 Pakistani nationals have returned to Pakistan from Iran, including students, pilgrims, workers and tourists.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
From understated, plastic chair haunts that lure in the foodie pilgrims to high octane, theatrical affairs that elevate the island’s enviable produce to alchemical heights, here are the best restaurants in Sicily.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The Vatican on Monday claimed 33,475,369 pilgrims had participated in the Jubilee, though organizer Archbishop Rino Fisichella acknowledged the number was only a rough estimate and could include double counting.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilgrims
Noun
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The service Many travelers would agree that what pits a five-star hotel above the rest is its service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Here, travelers of all backgrounds—some privileged, some precarious—document the interplay between spatial movement and personal growth, collectively redrawing the boundaries of the genre.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, once the Gophers came around, the Badgers had no hope of keeping pace with their visitors to the west.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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As a city that welcomes millions of visitors annually and attracts businesses from around the world, Orlando has a vital role to play in fostering dialogue across borders.—
David Dumke,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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No food, no fuel, no tourists Cuba is facing the deepest economic uncertainty its residents have seen in decades — or perhaps in their lifetimes.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The stocky little elephant, not far from Rome’s Pantheon, is a frequent stop for tourists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Pilgrims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrims. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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