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 mature crowd is a mix of Parisians and tourists speaking various languages; their common bond being a love of liquor mixed by the best of the best.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
For tourists, however, the ferry offers a chance to explore a unique destination far from the Japan most are familiar with.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The consequences of restroom closures affect residents with urinary urgency, pregnant women, children, tourists, delivery drivers, individuals with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, patients taking diuretics or cancer therapies and countless workers who spend long hours outdoors.
—Francesca Torriani, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Popular beaches are being closed in the surrounding areas, due to concerns tourists may be injured by the rusty nails, jagged metal and broken glass, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Only 298,000 tourists arrived in Cuba in January, February and March, compared to 573,300 international visitors during the same period last year, according to government data.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
By then, however, stories had surfaced of foreign tourists being detained for weeks, even months, without explanation or apparent cause.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The work is visible to tourists and TV cameras.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 27 May 2026
Hotels should be brokering access to local restaurants, events, and experiences, making guests feel less like tourists and more like insiders.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
For tourists, however, the ferry offers a chance to explore a unique destination far from the Japan most are familiar with.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The consequences of restroom closures affect residents with urinary urgency, pregnant women, children, tourists, delivery drivers, individuals with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, patients taking diuretics or cancer therapies and countless workers who spend long hours outdoors.
—Francesca Torriani, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Popular beaches are being closed in the surrounding areas, due to concerns tourists may be injured by the rusty nails, jagged metal and broken glass, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Only 298,000 tourists arrived in Cuba in January, February and March, compared to 573,300 international visitors during the same period last year, according to government data.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
By then, however, stories had surfaced of foreign tourists being detained for weeks, even months, without explanation or apparent cause.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The work is visible to tourists and TV cameras.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 27 May 2026
Hotels should be brokering access to local restaurants, events, and experiences, making guests feel less like tourists and more like insiders.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourists
Noun
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With now more than 1,000 luxury and lifestyle properties globally, Hilton delivers more aspirational choices to discerning travelers.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Mark my words, Rosewood will make travelers start regarding Phuket as a tasteful destination, to tack on as the beach break during trips to Bangkok or Singapore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
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In 2025 alone, the basilica welcomed nearly 5 million visitors.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Each spring, tulips burst across the city in a riot of color, drawing visitors from around the world.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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“Tourists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourists. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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