as in foreigners
a person who is not native to or known to a community
the people of the island are quick to make strangers feel at home
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Recent Examples of strangers
On the street, strangers beamed at her round cheeks and blue eyes, and at me, happily implicated in her freshness.
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Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
As one of the curious strangers wandered to the edge of the gazebo, hoping for a better view or perhaps a small hello, his attention did not stray.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
But behind the scenes, those devices were quietly routing traffic for strangers, including cybercriminals.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Despite it all, Anthony seems primed to follow in the footsteps of season 1 sweetheart Ronald and end up extremely invested in the success of the group of strangers.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
Vetiver, musk, and papyrus yield a curious aroma that captivates strangers, so much so that a few have even stopped me to inquire about it.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
One video shows the pair lying in traffic and angering strangers with their bizarre rants.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
The good news might just be that in an age when AI can manufacture those strangers — and their enthusiasm — overnight, people may start trusting institutions and experts again.
—Gautam Mukunda, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
Neither are strangers to the bourbon world.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
As one of the curious strangers wandered to the edge of the gazebo, hoping for a better view or perhaps a small hello, his attention did not stray.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
But behind the scenes, those devices were quietly routing traffic for strangers, including cybercriminals.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Despite it all, Anthony seems primed to follow in the footsteps of season 1 sweetheart Ronald and end up extremely invested in the success of the group of strangers.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
Vetiver, musk, and papyrus yield a curious aroma that captivates strangers, so much so that a few have even stopped me to inquire about it.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
One video shows the pair lying in traffic and angering strangers with their bizarre rants.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
The good news might just be that in an age when AI can manufacture those strangers — and their enthusiasm — overnight, people may start trusting institutions and experts again.
—Gautam Mukunda, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
Neither are strangers to the bourbon world.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strangers
foreigners
Noun
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One day, half a dozen foreigners from ISIS held a meeting with Abdul Hadi and other members of the Revolutionary Youth Movement.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Last month, her government unveiled a legal reform allowing the deportation of foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one year of unconditional imprisonment for serious crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Strangers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strangers. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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