as in guests
a person who visits another
put nicer clothes on because they had visitors coming
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Recent Examples of visitors
Signs throughout the museum ask visitors to consider how the climate has changed the course of human evolution, and how humans have affected the environment around them.
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Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
In another example, from the 3-1 defeat of visitors Southampton a month later, Christian Eriksen is unmarked in midfield as the opposition players are focusing on stopping Antony and Amad.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
On occasion, Andrea has been known to ride his favorite black stallion down the streets of the town, much to the surprise of the visitors.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That means certain rules around campfires are relaxed, though visitors are still advised to use best practices for fire management and safety.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
So my advice to first-timers and repeat visitors alike?
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
It’s expected that the lot will primarily serve fine arts students, faculty, staff and visitors.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
Next steps for Kla News about both Kla and Selah have been spread through word of mouth, with a lot of buzz coming from visitors posting on TikTok, according to Porter.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Some Outer Banks residents and visitors are under evacuation orders.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
In another example, from the 3-1 defeat of visitors Southampton a month later, Christian Eriksen is unmarked in midfield as the opposition players are focusing on stopping Antony and Amad.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
On occasion, Andrea has been known to ride his favorite black stallion down the streets of the town, much to the surprise of the visitors.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That means certain rules around campfires are relaxed, though visitors are still advised to use best practices for fire management and safety.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
So my advice to first-timers and repeat visitors alike?
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
It’s expected that the lot will primarily serve fine arts students, faculty, staff and visitors.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
Next steps for Kla News about both Kla and Selah have been spread through word of mouth, with a lot of buzz coming from visitors posting on TikTok, according to Porter.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Some Outer Banks residents and visitors are under evacuation orders.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visitors
guests
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Presented by affable astronomers Anne Buckle and Graham Jones, the livestreams feature real-time animations, maps, times, expert guests and feeds from around the world.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Book Now Grand Hotel Fasano is part of Leading Hotels of the World, so guests can earn points through the Leaders Club loyalty program.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Visitors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visitors. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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