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as in nomad
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
a rambler her whole life, my aunt is likely to send me a postcard from just about any corner of the world
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as in walker
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure
a secluded sylvan spot just waiting to be discovered by the adventurous rambler
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Recent Examples of rambler
The Pennine mountains were formed, across which forests and grassland, aurochs and wolves, Neanderthals, Normans, glampers and ramblers could come and go.
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Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Gear up for summer with an insulated Yeti rambler to keep your drinks chilled on the go, along with a set of handy packing cubes to keep your clothes organized on vacation.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 July 2025
But this enclave of palm trees and ramblers is different.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
Climbing roses: These ramblers have extra-long canes and include both grandiflora and floribunda varieties.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Gear up for summer with an insulated Yeti rambler to keep your drinks chilled on the go, along with a set of handy packing cubes to keep your clothes organized on vacation.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 July 2025
But this enclave of palm trees and ramblers is different.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
Climbing roses: These ramblers have extra-long canes and include both grandiflora and floribunda varieties.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for rambler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rambler
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However, the wheels are just intended for minor on-site movements, not for towing on a public road, so this isn't a good choice for would-be nomads.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Jan. 2026
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Best Hotels & Resorts Nomad Hotel Dieter Roelen and Monica Mascaros, the husband-and-wife duo behind Nomad Hotel, spent 20 years living like nomads and traveling around the world.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Known for its residential swank defined by Art Deco-meets-Art Nouveau touches and façades, the neighborhood is dominated by well-to-do locals, out-of-town visitors, and an endless stream of runners and dog walkers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Couples who spend money on time-saving services — like getting takeout, hiring a house cleaner or calling a dog walker — report greater relationship satisfaction, especially during stressful periods, says Ashley Whillans, a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School.—
Tracee M. Herbaugh,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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This Victorian town of just over 2,000 is a diverse blend of artists, spiritual seekers, motorcyclists, weekend wanderers, and retirees.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Voice like a warm porchlight left on for wanderers who kissed goodbye too soon or stayed too long.—
Alex Abramovich,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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In other words, pedestrian stuff that doesn’t light up social media or earn an invitation to hold forth on one of the Beltway chat shows.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The victim is believed to be the first pedestrian fatality in the city and county of 2026.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Located about 30 minutes south of Palm Beach and just over an hour north of Miami, Delray Beach has become one of South Florida’s most appealing destinations for travelers who want easy beach access without giving up good food, culture, or walkability.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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But many travelers have deeper needs to be met.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The hiker was roped to his son, so now both were in peril.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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New Hampshire Fish and Game Sergeant Matthew Holmes has warned hikers against venturing out during the storm but has offered recommendations to stay safe during the hazardous conditions.—
Anusha Mathur,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2026
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Add in accessories like a matching leather clutch, boots, and wayfarer sunglasses to be styled to perfection.—
Ariel Bielsky,
InStyle,
1 Jan. 2026
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Our favorite budget sunnies for all outdoor activities, the Goodr OG is a wayfarer-style frame with lenses that cannot be beat for the price.—
Will Porter,
Outside,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cox plays a mysterious drifter called Strindler who scours the West for the names of dead Mexican laborers and pays top dollar for them.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Jan. 2026
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Meeting drifters and friendly folk along the way, Alvin is doggedly determined to make amends while facing ailments of his own.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Rambler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rambler. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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