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
Foreign fans, like other tourists, have heard horror stories about ICE and are electing to stay home.
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Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Such processions draw the faithful as well as droves of nonbelievers and tourists.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Ghafari doesn’t see the FIFA World Cup bringing much tourist spending to the Persian community that extends between Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
Glenn Phillips was New Zealand's top scorer on 44 not out, the best of a disappointing test for the tourists.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
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Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Such processions draw the faithful as well as droves of nonbelievers and tourists.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Ghafari doesn’t see the FIFA World Cup bringing much tourist spending to the Persian community that extends between Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
Glenn Phillips was New Zealand's top scorer on 44 not out, the best of a disappointing test for the tourists.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourist
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All rooms also include a RoomBar, a mini-bar reimagined for the high-performance traveler featuring artisanal cocktails, functional superfoods, and wellness accessories for the property’s AM + PM Rituals Program.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Natural Bridge’s sweeping scenery also welcomes travelers seeking an easier route.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Last season Hustus handled more than 16,000 lobsters all while chatting animatedly with visitors from around the world—and often introducing them to their first tastes of lobster.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The wave is one of a number of rituals that have become synonymous with Mexico’s footballing culture and will likely form a big part of the experience for the tens of thousands of overseas visitors expected to attend the 13 matches being played in Mexico.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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“Tourist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourist. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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