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
The agency urged residents, tourists and tour operators to comply with safety regulations and avoid restricted areas.
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Niniek Karmini, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Had the landslide occurred a few hours later, in the middle of the tourist day, the outcome could have been tragic.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 May 2026
The Administration’s cowboy capture of the Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro, on January 3rd, prompted an airspace closure in the Caribbean, stranding many populations, none as humbled as the American tourists, gone to the islands for rest and relaxation over the winter holiday.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Game after game, stadiums were filled to capacity, packed not only with tourists and die-hard fans but also with soccer novices who came out of curiosity and because tickets were relatively affordable, according to soccer historians.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 9 May 2026
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Niniek Karmini, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Had the landslide occurred a few hours later, in the middle of the tourist day, the outcome could have been tragic.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 May 2026
The Administration’s cowboy capture of the Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro, on January 3rd, prompted an airspace closure in the Caribbean, stranding many populations, none as humbled as the American tourists, gone to the islands for rest and relaxation over the winter holiday.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Game after game, stadiums were filled to capacity, packed not only with tourists and die-hard fans but also with soccer novices who came out of curiosity and because tickets were relatively affordable, according to soccer historians.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourist
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Meanwhile, international travelers are mainly headed to Europe, with the most popular locales being Rome, Vancouver, Paris, London and Athens.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Set the scene In a northern section of Beijing, away from the tourist hustle and bustle, this property attracts a lot of regional travelers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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On May 1, Friends of the Skyway released results of its first major survey of 679 residents, workers and visitors from across downtown.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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Besides, Spain receives about 11 million visitors each August; many Europeans will already be in Spain.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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“Tourist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourist. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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