as in travelers
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 tourists
The country draws tourists to its administrative capital, La Paz, as well as to Lake Titicaca, which sits between Bolivia and Peru.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Lynett said the point is public education in a tangible way, raising awareness for people who live in coastal Alaskan communities, as well as tourists flocking to see its glaciers.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The summer season is about to begin and tourists are flocking to Widow’s Bay.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 May 2026
The ability for locals and tourists alike to walk out their doors and choose from world-class operas, orchestras, ballets, plays and concerts is a gift — one our organizations do not take for granted.
—Lori Dimun, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Every summer, nearly four million tourists—TikTokers, Instagrammers, and selfie-seekers among them—descend on Cinque Terre and its 3,000 residents.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The incident took place on May 4 near the Washington Monument, as the motorcade for Vice President JD Vance was departing the White House and passing through the area of 15th Street and Independence Avenue SW, which is heavily populated with tourists.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Monroe County funds designated to attract tourists to the Florida Keys will no longer be available for several LGBTQ events that bring thousands of people to Key West every year.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
With natural wonders like the iconic Saltos del Monday waterfall, and historic UNESCO sites like the Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná, the landlocked country between Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia is slowly making the radar of international tourists.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Lynett said the point is public education in a tangible way, raising awareness for people who live in coastal Alaskan communities, as well as tourists flocking to see its glaciers.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The summer season is about to begin and tourists are flocking to Widow’s Bay.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 May 2026
The ability for locals and tourists alike to walk out their doors and choose from world-class operas, orchestras, ballets, plays and concerts is a gift — one our organizations do not take for granted.
—Lori Dimun, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Every summer, nearly four million tourists—TikTokers, Instagrammers, and selfie-seekers among them—descend on Cinque Terre and its 3,000 residents.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The incident took place on May 4 near the Washington Monument, as the motorcade for Vice President JD Vance was departing the White House and passing through the area of 15th Street and Independence Avenue SW, which is heavily populated with tourists.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Monroe County funds designated to attract tourists to the Florida Keys will no longer be available for several LGBTQ events that bring thousands of people to Key West every year.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
With natural wonders like the iconic Saltos del Monday waterfall, and historic UNESCO sites like the Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná, the landlocked country between Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia is slowly making the radar of international tourists.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourists
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Those flights, on less attractive travel days midweek or Saturday, or a less popular time of day to travel, often had the cheapest seats available for travelers.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Spa and Thermal Facilities to Look For The spa is where most travelers judge a property, and the cues are clear.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
6 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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“Tourists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourists. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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