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 backstory Part of Camino Real, a five-star Mexican hotel group known for its central locations and modern luxury ideal for business travelers, families, and friend groups alike, Camino Real Fashion Drive is the only property by the brand in Monterrey.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Global Entry allows preapproved, low-risk travelers to use expedited kiosks -- for a fee -- when entering the United States from abroad, saving them time at airports and other ports of entry.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
The suspension of Global Entry, long promoted by the government as a time-saving benefit for frequent international travelers, drew swift criticism from Democratic lawmakers and industry groups.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Mark Felix / Bloomberg via Getty Images The effects on the shutdown on the TSA led to long security lines over the weekend, with travelers at many major airports reporting up to three-hour wait times on Sunday.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Neugarten said travelers looking for spring and summer trips should book flights earlier than usual and stay flexible.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Hospitality is one of the first differences travelers notice — and often the one that lingers longest.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Don't pity me too much, though—I've compiled a few secrets from expert travelers on how to make the most of my time in the middle seat.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Additionally, private companies like Truck Parking Club are connecting truckers with parking spaces, just as Airbnb helps travelers find places to stay.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Global Entry allows preapproved, low-risk travelers to use expedited kiosks -- for a fee -- when entering the United States from abroad, saving them time at airports and other ports of entry.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
The suspension of Global Entry, long promoted by the government as a time-saving benefit for frequent international travelers, drew swift criticism from Democratic lawmakers and industry groups.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Mark Felix / Bloomberg via Getty Images The effects on the shutdown on the TSA led to long security lines over the weekend, with travelers at many major airports reporting up to three-hour wait times on Sunday.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Neugarten said travelers looking for spring and summer trips should book flights earlier than usual and stay flexible.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Hospitality is one of the first differences travelers notice — and often the one that lingers longest.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Don't pity me too much, though—I've compiled a few secrets from expert travelers on how to make the most of my time in the middle seat.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Additionally, private companies like Truck Parking Club are connecting truckers with parking spaces, just as Airbnb helps travelers find places to stay.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for travelers
tourists
Noun
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Ladies who lunch, tourists, teens looking for an escape, and everyone in between.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Crowds of tourists on the street near Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera temple in April 2019.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Travelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travelers. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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