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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
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.
—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
Medical teams stationed across Mina were seen treating several pilgrims.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Despite the sweltering heat, the pilgrims gathered on the rocky hill and surrounding plain for intense prayers that often mark a spiritual peak.
—Baraa Anwer, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The fragments are then distributed as gifts to heads of state, museums and ordinary pilgrims who happen to be present at the right moment.
—Iqbal Akhtar, The Conversation, 25 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
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
Medical teams stationed across Mina were seen treating several pilgrims.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Despite the sweltering heat, the pilgrims gathered on the rocky hill and surrounding plain for intense prayers that often mark a spiritual peak.
—Baraa Anwer, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The fragments are then distributed as gifts to heads of state, museums and ordinary pilgrims who happen to be present at the right moment.
—Iqbal Akhtar, The Conversation, 25 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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During the eighteenth century, travelers on the Grand Tour, completing their education in art and architectural history, made an obligatory stop in Paestum.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Reports came in from Morocco, Scotland and other countries that travelers expecting to travel to the USA for the tournament had their access to the country revoked at the last minute, costing them thousands – because nothing at this World Cup will come cheap.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Noun
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In 2025 alone, the basilica welcomed nearly 5 million visitors.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Each spring, tulips burst across the city in a riot of color, drawing visitors from around the world.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The explosion occurred at the Erawan Shrine in the centre of Bangkok, an area popular with foreign tourists.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Every year, between January and March, Samaná becomes the world center for humpback whale watching, attracting thousands of tourists interested in this incredible natural phenomenon.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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“Pilgrims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrims. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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