Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transients
Noun
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The scene inspired future comedy gags showing drifters and tramps losing their pants to dogs chasing them.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026 -
Meeting drifters and friendly folk along the way, Alvin is doggedly determined to make amends while facing ailments of his own.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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As for the tourists, their van pulls up, far in the background of a long shot that gazes through the grand lobby of the hotel—where, in the foreground, a small folk orchestra of blind musicians, accompanied by a dance troupe’s festive gyrations, provides a showy welcome.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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Blue Origin won't be launching any space tourists high above Earth's atmosphere anytime soon.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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But in the wake of the fire and regular break-ins by vagrants, the city’s Landmark Preservation Commission approved demolition on account of economic hardship in December 2024.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sadly, the reason bus shelters are disappearing is that the city does not wish to provide seating for homeless people or other kinds of vagrants who may congregate there.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
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These organizations don't charge the supplement and even provide additional resources and support that cater just to solo travelers.—
Amelia Edelman,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2026
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The trend is influenced by travelers becoming accustomed to bag fees and more people using airline credit cards that waive these costs.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The former, in which Burnett and Hamilton did a song-and-dance routine as Dust Bowl-era hobos, marked the first of several times that the two performed together.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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From oversized, slouchy hobos to structured East-West silhouettes and laptop-ready work totes, this season’s best suede bags deliver a luxurious polish that will elevate every fall wardrobe.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While cell towers are normally installed in inconspicuous locations to seamlessly integrate into urban landscapes, Echard’s visitors are encouraged to seek out and view this edifice at close range.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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To start and end the day, visitors can dig into gourmet grub created by the ranch's on-site chef, Brian Doyle; his dishes are meant to evoke the spirit of the West and involve plenty of prime cuts and fresh fish.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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The scene inspired future comedy gags showing drifters and tramps losing their pants to dogs chasing them.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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Told in a lingua franca of philosophy and academic jargon, Lucky’s speech has something to do with the collapse of reason and logic, and the futility of human progress, which is ultimately what tramps Estragon (Reeves) and Vladimir (Winter) are up against, too.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 Dec. 2025
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“Transients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transients. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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