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
Soon, Canadian tourists and snowbirds joined the high rollers.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
By December 2028, a new International Swimming Hall of Fame is expected to beckon tourists and locals alike with a family-friendly aquarium, museum and rooftop restaurant.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
People jostled across the steps as porters maneuvered carts and tourists paused for photos.
—Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
One of the eight wonders of Kansas lies 650 feet underground in Hutchinson, the only salt mine in the United States that operates an underground museum open to tourists.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Oleta River State Park represents a different side of Miami, one that most tourists never see.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Some locals have also said those crowds are putting a strain on the very environment tourists are there to see.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The crowd is a mix of business travelers, wedding guests, Smithsonian tourists and happy hour revelers heading to the rooftop to take in what has to be the city's best vista.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
But the city is preparing to adapt to the new expectations that tourists will bring.
—Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
By December 2028, a new International Swimming Hall of Fame is expected to beckon tourists and locals alike with a family-friendly aquarium, museum and rooftop restaurant.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
People jostled across the steps as porters maneuvered carts and tourists paused for photos.
—Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
One of the eight wonders of Kansas lies 650 feet underground in Hutchinson, the only salt mine in the United States that operates an underground museum open to tourists.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Oleta River State Park represents a different side of Miami, one that most tourists never see.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Some locals have also said those crowds are putting a strain on the very environment tourists are there to see.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The crowd is a mix of business travelers, wedding guests, Smithsonian tourists and happy hour revelers heading to the rooftop to take in what has to be the city's best vista.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
But the city is preparing to adapt to the new expectations that tourists will bring.
—Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourists
Noun
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Some flights have departed major Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai and Jeddah, but many travelers are still scrambling to find ways out of the region.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ashlee covers the world’s most extraordinary destinations, with a particular fascination for high-end hospitality, historic estates, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and culturally significant landmarks that captivate the imagination of travelers worldwide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Public visitors greet family, world leaders In a move meant to reflect Jackson’s ethos, some members of the public who gathered outside the PUSH headquarters were allowed to enter the private service.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Here, visitors can tour the ornate New York State Capitol, explore the modernist Empire State Plaza, and catch a performance at The Egg, the city’s striking, spaceship-like performing arts venue.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Tourists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourists. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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