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
Eventually, all the singers and musicians joined forces on the ground outside, delighting onlookers and tourists alike.
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Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, was struck by a major militant attack in 2002 when al-Qaida staged bombings on the resort island of Bali that killed 202 people, mostly foreign tourists.
—NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Though many tourists are deterred by the conditions at that time, most lodges and tours operate year-round, and many offer discounts or value packages to encourage bookings during the low season.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Short-term rentals have been a hot-button issue for Nantucket, with supporters of tighter limits arguing that wealthy tourists are gobbling up all the housing options for workers and proponents of a more lax policy highlighting how important visitors are to the island’s economy.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Continue reading … THAT'S SNEAKY – Las Vegas star calls out big problem for tourists.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The spillovers into the private sector are already playing out, from idle government contractors to businesses relying on tourists getting hit by the closure of certain parks and museums.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
One that draws not just mourners but tourists seeking out history.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Doyodkhuu says the Mars simulation for tourists could have a similar psychological effect.
—Rosanna Philpott, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, was struck by a major militant attack in 2002 when al-Qaida staged bombings on the resort island of Bali that killed 202 people, mostly foreign tourists.
—NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Though many tourists are deterred by the conditions at that time, most lodges and tours operate year-round, and many offer discounts or value packages to encourage bookings during the low season.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Short-term rentals have been a hot-button issue for Nantucket, with supporters of tighter limits arguing that wealthy tourists are gobbling up all the housing options for workers and proponents of a more lax policy highlighting how important visitors are to the island’s economy.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Continue reading … THAT'S SNEAKY – Las Vegas star calls out big problem for tourists.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The spillovers into the private sector are already playing out, from idle government contractors to businesses relying on tourists getting hit by the closure of certain parks and museums.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
One that draws not just mourners but tourists seeking out history.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Doyodkhuu says the Mars simulation for tourists could have a similar psychological effect.
—Rosanna Philpott, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourists
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But travelers could still see flight cuts even if the government were to reopen next week, as the FAA’s order requires airlines to cancel flights days in advance.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Air travelers came and went mostly without trouble at Denver International Airport on Friday, expressing gratitude for federal air traffic controllers working without pay, ready to adapt as flight reductions ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration kicked in.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Short-term rentals have been a hot-button issue for Nantucket, with supporters of tighter limits arguing that wealthy tourists are gobbling up all the housing options for workers and proponents of a more lax policy highlighting how important visitors are to the island’s economy.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The city draws millions of visitors annually who come here for its carnival, picture-perfect beaches, and sights, but Barros recommends slowing down and not rushing through it.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Tourists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourists. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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