as in traveller
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
In that time, stories of tourists being detained in and denied entry from the U.S. had begun to regularly appear in Australian media.
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Alistair Kitchen, New Yorker, 19 June 2025
It’s also hosted an annual crawdad festival each summer that draws thousands of tourists.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
Some beaches were already closed, but tourists continued to sunbathe on others.
—Luis Alberto Cruz, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
The tourists were not injured but were issued a ticket.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025
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Alistair Kitchen, New Yorker, 19 June 2025
It’s also hosted an annual crawdad festival each summer that draws thousands of tourists.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
Some beaches were already closed, but tourists continued to sunbathe on others.
—Luis Alberto Cruz, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
The tourists were not injured but were issued a ticket.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourist
traveler
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This idyllic destination is small and remote, creating a sense of exclusivity that appeals to luxury homeowners and travelers.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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For more information on traffic conditions, travelers can: Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit www.mass511.com to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
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“Tourist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourist. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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