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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
He was cited by the national Bernama news agency as saying that the pilgrims were in good condition.
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ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Hundreds of Romanian Orthodox Church pilgrims were stranded in Israel while visiting Bethlehem on a trip led by Romanian priests when the war broke out.
—Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The disruptions have rippled far beyond the conflict zone, stranding tourists, business travelers, migrant workers and religious pilgrims across multiple continents and snarling global travel that relies heavily on Gulf airports.
—Adam Schreck, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Hama’s own family lived within the Citadel for at least seven generations, and his grandfather used to arrange trips for pilgrims to Makkah for Hajj and Umrah.
—Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 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
During the Jubilee year of 2025, when some 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to flock to the Eternal City in search of spiritual forgiveness, the ecclesiastical abundance will be compounded by crowds.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Hundreds of Romanian Orthodox Church pilgrims were stranded in Israel while visiting Bethlehem on a trip led by Romanian priests when the war broke out.
—Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The disruptions have rippled far beyond the conflict zone, stranding tourists, business travelers, migrant workers and religious pilgrims across multiple continents and snarling global travel that relies heavily on Gulf airports.
—Adam Schreck, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Hama’s own family lived within the Citadel for at least seven generations, and his grandfather used to arrange trips for pilgrims to Makkah for Hajj and Umrah.
—Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 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
During the Jubilee year of 2025, when some 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to flock to the Eternal City in search of spiritual forgiveness, the ecclesiastical abundance will be compounded by crowds.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilgrims
Noun
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Some flights have departed major Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai and Jeddah, but many travelers are still scrambling to find ways out of the region.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ashlee covers the world’s most extraordinary destinations, with a particular fascination for high-end hospitality, historic estates, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and culturally significant landmarks that captivate the imagination of travelers worldwide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Public visitors greet family, world leaders In a move meant to reflect Jackson’s ethos, some members of the public who gathered outside the PUSH headquarters were allowed to enter the private service.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Here, visitors can tour the ornate New York State Capitol, explore the modernist Empire State Plaza, and catch a performance at The Egg, the city’s striking, spaceship-like performing arts venue.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Soon, Canadian tourists and snowbirds joined the high rollers.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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By December 2028, a new International Swimming Hall of Fame is expected to beckon tourists and locals alike with a family-friendly aquarium, museum and rooftop restaurant.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pilgrims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrims. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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