as in traveler
a person who travels for pleasure
tourists from all over like to take pictures of the alligators in the bayou
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Recent Examples of tourist
However, keep in mind that since this is primarily a tourist destination, many shops and hotels close for winter by late October or early November.
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Of late, the tourist haven has been co-opted as yet another place for New York fans to cheer.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
The incident occurred on the popular tourist destination of Koh Samui, Thailand's second-largest island, on Wednesday, June 10, the Bangkok Post, Thai Examiner and 7 News reported, citing local police.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
The Americans, Swiss and tourists from elsewhere did a noble job in taking the teetotalling Qatari’s quota there.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Of late, the tourist haven has been co-opted as yet another place for New York fans to cheer.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
The incident occurred on the popular tourist destination of Koh Samui, Thailand's second-largest island, on Wednesday, June 10, the Bangkok Post, Thai Examiner and 7 News reported, citing local police.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
The Americans, Swiss and tourists from elsewhere did a noble job in taking the teetotalling Qatari’s quota there.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourist
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Plus, the waffle bar is sure to be a hit with tiny travelers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Hydrotherapy is the main draw and is especially helpful for active travelers or anyone managing chronic pain.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Every campsite has a bear-resistant food locker, and visitors are being reminded to store food, garbage and other attractants properly.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Tourist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourist. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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