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 latest diplomatic movement could affect travelers because the Strait of Hormuz has been a major flashpoint in the region.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
The international clientele is split between Europeans and Americans on endeavors to discover Ancient Egypt, and travelers from Gulf countries on weekend getaways, poised to shop at the many luxury malls in the hotel’s Garden City surroundings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
To prepare themselves for this situation, travelers in this area should get a basic understanding of how to document injuries, preserve evidence, track expenses, communicate carefully with insurers, and understand Florida’s no-fault insurance rules.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
European destinations of Rome, Dublin, Paris and London top the list for international travelers.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 June 2026
The closure in May caused numerous delays for travelers.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 17 June 2026
During the eighteenth century, travelers on the Grand Tour, completing their education in art and architectural history, made an obligatory stop in Paestum.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Reports came in from Morocco, Scotland and other countries that travelers expecting to travel to the USA for the tournament had their access to the country revoked at the last minute, costing them thousands – because nothing at this World Cup will come cheap.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 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
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
The international clientele is split between Europeans and Americans on endeavors to discover Ancient Egypt, and travelers from Gulf countries on weekend getaways, poised to shop at the many luxury malls in the hotel’s Garden City surroundings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
To prepare themselves for this situation, travelers in this area should get a basic understanding of how to document injuries, preserve evidence, track expenses, communicate carefully with insurers, and understand Florida’s no-fault insurance rules.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
European destinations of Rome, Dublin, Paris and London top the list for international travelers.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 June 2026
The closure in May caused numerous delays for travelers.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 17 June 2026
During the eighteenth century, travelers on the Grand Tour, completing their education in art and architectural history, made an obligatory stop in Paestum.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Reports came in from Morocco, Scotland and other countries that travelers expecting to travel to the USA for the tournament had their access to the country revoked at the last minute, costing them thousands – because nothing at this World Cup will come cheap.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for travelers
tourists
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The incident came just days after a carriage horse named Deniz collapsed and died near West 72nd Street and West Drive while pulling tourists through the park.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Most hotels sit behind the main road, often thronged with tourists and traffic noise, but the Regent Shanghai on the Bund gives guests great views without the fuss.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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“Travelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travelers. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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