as in traveller
a person who travels to foreign lands
A wandering pilgrim, he made his way across Europe before eventually settling in Madrid.
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Recent Examples of pilgrim
Several priests, individuals and groups — including a group of pilgrims from California — have joined the pilgrims on different legs of the trip.
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Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
Editors’ Picks The next stage takes pilgrims to the Hingol River for a ritual bath, often compared to bathing in the sacred Ganges in India.
—Zia Ur-Rehman Asim Hafeez, New York Times, 30 May 2025
In recognizing its most famous son, Dolton, Ill., (poverty rate: 20 percent) is surely looking for the revenue potentially associated with future pilgrims.
—Howard Husock, National Review, 12 July 2025
Centuries ago, pilgrims traveled through this region to visit important Buddhist temples in the mountains of Kawachinagano.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
Editors’ Picks The next stage takes pilgrims to the Hingol River for a ritual bath, often compared to bathing in the sacred Ganges in India.
—Zia Ur-Rehman Asim Hafeez, New York Times, 30 May 2025
In recognizing its most famous son, Dolton, Ill., (poverty rate: 20 percent) is surely looking for the revenue potentially associated with future pilgrims.
—Howard Husock, National Review, 12 July 2025
Centuries ago, pilgrims traveled through this region to visit important Buddhist temples in the mountains of Kawachinagano.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilgrim
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With a dramatic coastline, ancient ruins, low cost of living, and surprisingly generous visa policy, Albania is making waves—particularly among American travelers and digital nomads.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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While travelers usually consider factors such as affordability, lodging options or things to do, safety is also often top of mind.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Hotels, motels and short-term rental owners welcome artists, entrepreneurs, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Y, and Zers as well as visitors of all ages and backgrounds from dozens of countries around the world, for Austin's annual South by Southwest Conference and Festival.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This gives the oysters a cleaner taste, and avoids unwanted visitors inside the shells.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Pilgrim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrim. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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