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snowbird

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Definition of snowbird

as in pilgrim

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Recent Examples of snowbird The Sunshine State is a favorite destination for snowbirds avoiding harsh winters. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 May 2026 The crowd is primarily partners seeking a romantic getaway and South Korean snowbirds in need of a warm-weather escape. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026 Airlines plan to fly 11% fewer seats from Canada to popular snowbird destinations in Arizona and Florida this year, according to flight data from aviation data provider Cirium. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026 Fly on a Winter Zipline Embrace your inner snowbird. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snowbird

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In 2024, nearly 500,000 pilgrims completed the journey, with almost half choosing the Camino Francés.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
The city is home to the shrine of Imam Reza, the eighth Imam of Shia Islam, and holds deep religious significance for millions of pilgrims.

— Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026

Definition of pilgrim

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In high school, my friends and I became subway wayfarers, traveling in search of great high-school games.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
The thugs would insinuate themselves into the confidence of wayfarers and, when a favorable opportunity presented itself, strangle them by throwing a handkerchief or noose around their necks.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026

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Punta del Este buzzes with beachside glamour—its sleek high-rises, art installations, and golden sands drawing sunseekers and surfers alike.

— Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Aruba has long been a destination for sunseekers in search of a serene island escape, but beyond its pristine beaches lies a place filled with vibrant culture, cuisine, and street art.

— Danielle Robles, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025

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July 19 marks the 30th anniversary of the opening ceremony of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, when Atlanta welcomed athletes and visitors from around the world for one of the city’s defining moments.

— Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
Athens, Mykonos and Santorini receive the majority of visitors, which doesn’t help with the overtourism Greece has been battling for years.

— Natalie B. Compton, Washington Post, 16 July 2026

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