as in travellers
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
one of the great wayfarers of American folklore, Johnny Appleseed wandered across the country, always planting apple seeds
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Noun
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Already, some skywatchers have caught sight of these icy wanderers.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025 -
Yeti has long been a go-to brand for adventurers and weekend wanderers alike, thanks to its durable coolers, tumblers, and drinkware that keep food and beverages at the perfect temperature.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes, though, nomads fall in love with a new country and want to stay forever.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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These friends, all Amazigh (Berber) nomads, have embarked on a musical voyage to celebrate their roots and share the richness of their heritage with the world.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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is multilingual and genuinely warm, the design aesthetic feels globally inspired rather than trying to replicate some outdated European ideal, and the programming leans into wellness and community in ways that resonate with what many Black travelers are seeking right now.—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
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The advisory, in effect since Saturday morning, warns of slippery road conditions and urges travelers to prepare for winter weather.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Wayfarers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wayfarers. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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