tourists

plural of tourist

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Recent Examples of tourists These colors are similar to those used in Rainbow Row, a series of thirteen historical, Georgian homes in Charleston, and convey a colorful, coastal character that attracts tourists year-round. — The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026 Residents and tourists on the Big Island were busy preparing. — Eugene Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 Residents said two people lived in one of the building’s apartments, and there were media reports that three tourists may have been staying in a short-term rental apartment also in the building. — Lefteris Pitarakis, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 In the tangled greenery of a Ugandan national park, mountain gorillas sit among the leaves, calmly carrying on as tourists trek into their forest home. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 Tuesday’s rare closure was implemented after the first group of tourists left the building, according to the ministry. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 Although the number of such tourists is still quite limited, the growth rate has shown that Egypt’s marketing efforts have indeed started to yield some success. — Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026 In Texas much of the opposition has centered on the agency's plans for Big Bend National Park, in the state's southwest on the Rio Grande that is a draw for tourists from around the world. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 More than 1,000 homes across Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences, Baccarat Residences Saadiyat and The Arthouse are due for handover in the coming months — a resident base Khoory expects to balance evenly with tourists. — Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourists
Noun
  • Approved by frequent travelers, this portable device will effectively set your mind at ease when attempting to enjoy a restful vacation away from potential threats and unknown cameras.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Chile travelers are typically seeking soft or active adventure and a variety of nature experiences.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • When presented together and thought juxtapositionally, the works launch visitors onto an emotional pendulum that pivots from exhilaration to unease and distress.
    — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • His vision was to feed a family of four for $20 and to welcome all visitors.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Tourists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourists. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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