as in travellers
a person who travels for pleasure
we shared the bus with a group of sightseers from out of town
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Recent Examples of sightseers
Traveling to nearly 300 sought after destinations across more than 70 countries and all seven continents, Celebrity Cruises offers something truly newfangled for adult sightseers.
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Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As businesses that appeal to locals have left the downtown area, restaurants and shops that attract scholars and sightseers have moved into original brick buildings featuring beautiful facades—with some structures dating to the late 1800s and none more than two stories tall.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Over-tourism is a problem in Japan today, as sightseers push the local infrastructure to its limits.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 22 Aug. 2025
Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As businesses that appeal to locals have left the downtown area, restaurants and shops that attract scholars and sightseers have moved into original brick buildings featuring beautiful facades—with some structures dating to the late 1800s and none more than two stories tall.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Over-tourism is a problem in Japan today, as sightseers push the local infrastructure to its limits.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sightseers
Noun
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And in the international section, a group of Russian tourists recently were among the few visitors to be found.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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But with the high volume of tourists visiting Anna Maria Island, some visitors aren’t made aware of the dangers, leading to deadly accidents.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Skinner advises travelers to try their best to remain calm and engage with the person as little as possible.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Designed for both outdoor adventures and everyday wear, these highly versatile joggers are ideal for travelers seeking functional and stylish activewear.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Sightseers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sightseers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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