sojourners

Definition of sojournersnext
plural of sojourner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sojourners
Noun
  • Some frontline library staff have said the Rondo Library improvements could make safety concerns worse by moving bathrooms deeper into the structure, without addressing root concerns about fentanyl users, unattended youth and loiterers coming from the nearby Green Line station.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • There’s a cast of wanderers, visionaries, and itinerants, the self-educated and self-published, a long lineage of cranks and outcasts, mostly penurious, always opinionated, stretching away into the mists of pseudohistory.
    Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Get those ballots filled out, stragglers.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The last few stragglers are set to report quarterly results this week.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The Wind Traders, for example, are nomads who live in the sky, and their culture and lifestyle are clearly represented in their clothes.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Deutch nails every joke in this slapstick comedy that keeps the out-of-pocket zingers coming nonstop, complimented perfectly by her crew of Yellow Brick Road (Hollywood Boulevard) nomads.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • These organizations don't charge the supplement and even provide additional resources and support that cater just to solo travelers.
    Amelia Edelman, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The trend is influenced by travelers becoming accustomed to bag fees and more people using airline credit cards that waive these costs.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The performance gap between fast learners and laggards is widening.
    Matthew C. Meade, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
  • There have been a few gaming laggards, including European publisher Ubisoft (down 44%) and accessory specialist Corsair (down 35%).
    Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The former, in which Burnett and Hamilton did a song-and-dance routine as Dust Bowl-era hobos, marked the first of several times that the two performed together.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
  • From oversized, slouchy hobos to structured East-West silhouettes and laptop-ready work totes, this season’s best suede bags deliver a luxurious polish that will elevate every fall wardrobe.
    Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The scene inspired future comedy gags showing drifters and tramps losing their pants to dogs chasing them.
    Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
  • 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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“Sojourners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sojourners. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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