as in nomad
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
a wanderer who reasoned that he could never be lost, as he didn't care where he was going
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Recent Examples of wanderer
These ancient wanderers, like comet 3I/ATLAS, are cosmic time capsules.
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Spader plays Graham, an enigmatic wanderer who inserts himself into the lives of his old friend John (Peter Gallagher), his wife Ann (Andie MacDowell) and her sister Cynthia (San Giacomo), drawing out all manner of confessions and revelations.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
There’s a cast of wanderers, visionaries, and itinerants, the self-educated and self-published, a long lineage of cranks and outcasts, mostly penurious, always opinionated, stretching away into the mists of pseudohistory.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
This Victorian town of just over 2,000 is a diverse blend of artists, spiritual seekers, motorcyclists, weekend wanderers, and retirees.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Voice like a warm porchlight left on for wanderers who kissed goodbye too soon or stayed too long.
—Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
The Gage Hotel Just north of the park in Marathon, find the Gage Hotel, which has been hosting weary wanderers since 1927.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Her grandparents were avid yard-sale wanderers, so their home seemed to overflow with knick-knacks.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Here are eight great metro spots for trail wanderers to take in winter’s wonders.
—Andy Rathbun, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
Paul Sutter, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Spader plays Graham, an enigmatic wanderer who inserts himself into the lives of his old friend John (Peter Gallagher), his wife Ann (Andie MacDowell) and her sister Cynthia (San Giacomo), drawing out all manner of confessions and revelations.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
There’s a cast of wanderers, visionaries, and itinerants, the self-educated and self-published, a long lineage of cranks and outcasts, mostly penurious, always opinionated, stretching away into the mists of pseudohistory.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
This Victorian town of just over 2,000 is a diverse blend of artists, spiritual seekers, motorcyclists, weekend wanderers, and retirees.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Voice like a warm porchlight left on for wanderers who kissed goodbye too soon or stayed too long.
—Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
The Gage Hotel Just north of the park in Marathon, find the Gage Hotel, which has been hosting weary wanderers since 1927.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Her grandparents were avid yard-sale wanderers, so their home seemed to overflow with knick-knacks.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Here are eight great metro spots for trail wanderers to take in winter’s wonders.
—Andy Rathbun, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanderer
Noun
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America used to be a nation of nomads.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Wind Traders, for example, are nomads who live in the sky, and their culture and lifestyle are clearly represented in their clothes.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The traveler confessed to extorting others to commit self-harm, the memo said.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rhode Island tops a new study based on real traveler reviews, beating out Texas, New York, and Washington for romantic charm.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Add in accessories like a matching leather clutch, boots, and wayfarer sunglasses to be styled to perfection.—
Ariel Bielsky,
InStyle,
1 Jan. 2026
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Our favorite budget sunnies for all outdoor activities, the Goodr OG is a wayfarer-style frame with lenses that cannot be beat for the price.—
Will Porter,
Outside,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What could go wrong when married couple Timothy and Sloane try to help drifter Old Blindy (Tony Larkin)?—
Jim Farmer,
AJC.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The scene inspired future comedy gags showing drifters and tramps losing their pants to dogs chasing them.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Wanderer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanderer. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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