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
There were families, sprinkles of tourists and young adults looking for a break from the usual.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the Dominican Republic’s tourist board also has their own set of safety tips for visitors which include keeping your passport and valuables in a hotel safe, using your phone or camera discreetly, and avoiding walking alone at night.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Kitted out in boots and a safari shirt, Ramsden looked more like a tourist than a farmhand.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Diagne entered on a B-2 tourist visa, a non-immigrant visa for temporary travel to the United States.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the Dominican Republic’s tourist board also has their own set of safety tips for visitors which include keeping your passport and valuables in a hotel safe, using your phone or camera discreetly, and avoiding walking alone at night.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Kitted out in boots and a safari shirt, Ramsden looked more like a tourist than a farmhand.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Diagne entered on a B-2 tourist visa, a non-immigrant visa for temporary travel to the United States.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourist
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Home to over 120 wineries and tasting rooms, Woodinville’s location makes the property an ideal staycation for Washington state locals looking to explore the region’s excellent wines, and a luxurious getaway for travelers seeking to be wined and dined.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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All terminals remain connected past security, and travelers can access any gate from any open checkpoint, according to PHL.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Wodapalooza has attracted thousands of visitors and is part of the city’s plan this year to rebrand Miami Beach in March as a fitness destination rather than a party hotspot.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers picked apart their visitors in the pick-and-roll.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Tourist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourist. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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