variants
or travellers
as in tourists
a person who travels for pleasure
a company that offers guidebooks and maps for travelers
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Recent Examples of travelers
The service Many travelers would agree that what pits a five-star hotel above the rest is its service.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
Here, travelers of all backgrounds—some privileged, some precarious—document the interplay between spatial movement and personal growth, collectively redrawing the boundaries of the genre.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
The campaign will also include stories featuring local artisans, artists, chefs and more from the South of France, offering insight and inspiration to travelers and underscoring the fashion brand’s long association with travel.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Central Texas travelers will soon have another nonstop option to Canada’s largest city.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Nastro urged travelers to keep perspective if delays worsen.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
Plus-size travelers often rely on fellow travelers’ reviews of theme park ride accessibility.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
This new addition promises to elevate the island’s luxury travel offerings with exclusive features tailored to discerning travelers.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
For blind travelers, like me, accessibility requires several fundamental elements.
—Gian Carlo Pedulla, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
Here, travelers of all backgrounds—some privileged, some precarious—document the interplay between spatial movement and personal growth, collectively redrawing the boundaries of the genre.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
The campaign will also include stories featuring local artisans, artists, chefs and more from the South of France, offering insight and inspiration to travelers and underscoring the fashion brand’s long association with travel.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Central Texas travelers will soon have another nonstop option to Canada’s largest city.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Nastro urged travelers to keep perspective if delays worsen.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
Plus-size travelers often rely on fellow travelers’ reviews of theme park ride accessibility.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
This new addition promises to elevate the island’s luxury travel offerings with exclusive features tailored to discerning travelers.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
For blind travelers, like me, accessibility requires several fundamental elements.
—Gian Carlo Pedulla, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for travelers
tourists
Noun
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No food, no fuel, no tourists Cuba is facing the deepest economic uncertainty its residents have seen in decades — or perhaps in their lifetimes.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The stocky little elephant, not far from Rome’s Pantheon, is a frequent stop for tourists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Travelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travelers. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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