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
But travelers could still see flight cuts even if the government were to reopen next week, as the FAA’s order requires airlines to cancel flights days in advance.
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Air travelers came and went mostly without trouble at Denver International Airport on Friday, expressing gratitude for federal air traffic controllers working without pay, ready to adapt as flight reductions ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration kicked in.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Skyscanner, in partnership with OnePoll, an international market research company, surveyed 22,000 travelers from June to July 2025.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Both airlines are allowing travelers to change or cancel affected trips without penalty.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Starting this morning, travelers across the United States are facing unprecedented flight disruptions as the Federal Aviation Administration implements emergency reductions at 40 major airports nationwide.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Forecasters are urging travelers to check state road condition websites before setting out, as snow and ice are likely on high-elevation roads and mountain passes.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
For high-profile travelers, specifically, the appeal lies in the rarity and rawness of the experience.
—Brad Japhe, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
The staff is multilingual and genuinely warm, the design aesthetic feels globally inspired rather than trying to replicate some outdated European ideal, and the programming leans into wellness and community in ways that resonate with what many Black travelers are seeking right now.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Air travelers came and went mostly without trouble at Denver International Airport on Friday, expressing gratitude for federal air traffic controllers working without pay, ready to adapt as flight reductions ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration kicked in.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Skyscanner, in partnership with OnePoll, an international market research company, surveyed 22,000 travelers from June to July 2025.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Both airlines are allowing travelers to change or cancel affected trips without penalty.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Starting this morning, travelers across the United States are facing unprecedented flight disruptions as the Federal Aviation Administration implements emergency reductions at 40 major airports nationwide.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Forecasters are urging travelers to check state road condition websites before setting out, as snow and ice are likely on high-elevation roads and mountain passes.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
For high-profile travelers, specifically, the appeal lies in the rarity and rawness of the experience.
—Brad Japhe, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
The staff is multilingual and genuinely warm, the design aesthetic feels globally inspired rather than trying to replicate some outdated European ideal, and the programming leans into wellness and community in ways that resonate with what many Black travelers are seeking right now.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for travelers
tourists
Noun
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Eventually, all the singers and musicians joined forces on the ground outside, delighting onlookers and tourists alike.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, was struck by a major militant attack in 2002 when al-Qaida staged bombings on the resort island of Bali that killed 202 people, mostly foreign tourists.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Travelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travelers. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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