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or traveller
as in tourist
a person who travels for pleasure
a company that offers guidebooks and maps for travelers
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Recent Examples of traveler
Beyond the award-winning restaurants and ample historic and cultural activities, travelers have yet another reason to visit Charleston in spring 2026.
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Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
With air transport crippled, hundreds of thousands of travelers are stranded across the US, and many more will be affected in the coming days as domino-effect delays impact travel plans.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport warned travelers on its website of widespread flight cancellations.
—Rio Yamat, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2026
The airport previously warned travelers this weekend to closely monitor their flight status due to the widespread, expected disruption from the monster winter storm engulfing much of the country, including major travel hubs like Atlanta.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 25 Jan. 2026
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Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
With air transport crippled, hundreds of thousands of travelers are stranded across the US, and many more will be affected in the coming days as domino-effect delays impact travel plans.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport warned travelers on its website of widespread flight cancellations.
—Rio Yamat, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2026
The airport previously warned travelers this weekend to closely monitor their flight status due to the widespread, expected disruption from the monster winter storm engulfing much of the country, including major travel hubs like Atlanta.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traveler
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The fuel shortages have also hurt tourism on the island, with some agencies canceling trips as the government shuts down some hotels and relocates tourists in an effort to save electricity.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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During warmer months, when the path is crowded with tourists in leisure mode, anyone who walks with a purpose should avoid the Bridge at all costs.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Famously diverse, the club draws in a mix of locals, visitors, and a strong contingent of regulars who are deeply embedded in Berlin's underground scene.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the years that followed, the Grand Métropole Hotel subsequently hosted a roster of prominent visitors, including famous actors such as Charlie Chaplin, who reportedly spent his honeymoon there.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traveler. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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