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
Public visitors greet family, world leaders In a move meant to reflect Jackson’s ethos, some members of the public who gathered outside the PUSH headquarters were allowed to enter the private service.
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Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Here, visitors can tour the ornate New York State Capitol, explore the modernist Empire State Plaza, and catch a performance at The Egg, the city’s striking, spaceship-like performing arts venue.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The appointment of Al Mannai comes as businesses in the downtown area see the cost and ease of access to parking as an obstacle in consistently attracting visitors who are considered essential to rebuilding the vibrancy of downtown.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
With Colorado on its fourth power play a short time later, Brock Faber’s hard shot from behind his own net caused a Colorado turnover in the neutral zone, springing Sturm on a shorthanded breakaway and giving the visitors the lead.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Mansfield were not just ‘taking part’ against Arsenal, but made their visitors work for openings.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Our visitors of course are cautious and moderate diplomats.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
All visitors are required to present a Real ID and to expect additional screening before boarding the shuttle.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
At a historic site, visitors are surrounded by a place where history happened.
—Michael Plummer, Des Moines Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Here, visitors can tour the ornate New York State Capitol, explore the modernist Empire State Plaza, and catch a performance at The Egg, the city’s striking, spaceship-like performing arts venue.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The appointment of Al Mannai comes as businesses in the downtown area see the cost and ease of access to parking as an obstacle in consistently attracting visitors who are considered essential to rebuilding the vibrancy of downtown.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
With Colorado on its fourth power play a short time later, Brock Faber’s hard shot from behind his own net caused a Colorado turnover in the neutral zone, springing Sturm on a shorthanded breakaway and giving the visitors the lead.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Mansfield were not just ‘taking part’ against Arsenal, but made their visitors work for openings.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Our visitors of course are cautious and moderate diplomats.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
All visitors are required to present a Real ID and to expect additional screening before boarding the shuttle.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
At a historic site, visitors are surrounded by a place where history happened.
—Michael Plummer, Des Moines Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visitors
guests
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Only 40 guests were invited to the wedding, including John’s cousin Anthony Radziwill (who served as his best man); John’s sister, Caroline Kennedy (Carolyn’s matron of honour), and her husband, Edwin Schlossberg; and their kids, Jack (the ring bearer), Rose and Tatiana (both flower girls).—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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Both types of guests are no doubt drawn by the ultra-premium wellness offerings at the Guerlain Wellness Spa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Visitors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visitors. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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