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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In Venice, the flow of tourists never stops — and with the Venice Film Festival in full swing until Saturday, there are even more people in town than usual, if that can be imagined.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Last year, Australia were the autumnal tourists and won 3-2 between the showers.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Glória Funicular, which can carry up to 42 people, is a Lisbon landmark and is very popular with tourists visiting the city.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
In the late afternoon, tourists gazing at the sculpture would be pulled away from their selfies by the raucous sound of a second-line band.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Last year, Australia were the autumnal tourists and won 3-2 between the showers.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Glória Funicular, which can carry up to 42 people, is a Lisbon landmark and is very popular with tourists visiting the city.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
In the late afternoon, tourists gazing at the sculpture would be pulled away from their selfies by the raucous sound of a second-line band.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourist
traveler
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Porter thinks airport lounges can be part of what’s offered to travelers, and won’t go away.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Benefits for Charlotte with Middle Eastern nonstop The new route is expected to create opportunities for people in Charlotte, from leisure travelers to business professionals.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Tourist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourist. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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