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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 pilgrims
Reading retreats are rising in popularity, but what about more casual literary pilgrims?
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Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
The Chapel of the Holy Cross draws tourists and pilgrims who come to worship in this one-of-a-kind building atop a natural rock formation in the Coconino National Forest.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Iran’s Shia shrines already draw millions of pilgrims from Muslim countries.
—Arash Azizi, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
It was called Jaffa Gate because, long ago, at the end of their journey from the port of Jaffa, pilgrims walked through it.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Over the past two days, more than 300 Pakistani nationals have returned to Pakistan from Iran, including students, pilgrims, workers and tourists.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
From understated, plastic chair haunts that lure in the foodie pilgrims to high octane, theatrical affairs that elevate the island’s enviable produce to alchemical heights, here are the best restaurants in Sicily.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The Vatican on Monday claimed 33,475,369 pilgrims had participated in the Jubilee, though organizer Archbishop Rino Fisichella acknowledged the number was only a rough estimate and could include double counting.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Researchers say the mikveh likely served both local residents and the many pilgrims who visited the Temple in the years leading up to the Roman siege.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
The Chapel of the Holy Cross draws tourists and pilgrims who come to worship in this one-of-a-kind building atop a natural rock formation in the Coconino National Forest.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Iran’s Shia shrines already draw millions of pilgrims from Muslim countries.
—Arash Azizi, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
It was called Jaffa Gate because, long ago, at the end of their journey from the port of Jaffa, pilgrims walked through it.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Over the past two days, more than 300 Pakistani nationals have returned to Pakistan from Iran, including students, pilgrims, workers and tourists.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
From understated, plastic chair haunts that lure in the foodie pilgrims to high octane, theatrical affairs that elevate the island’s enviable produce to alchemical heights, here are the best restaurants in Sicily.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The Vatican on Monday claimed 33,475,369 pilgrims had participated in the Jubilee, though organizer Archbishop Rino Fisichella acknowledged the number was only a rough estimate and could include double counting.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Researchers say the mikveh likely served both local residents and the many pilgrims who visited the Temple in the years leading up to the Roman siege.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilgrims
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Savvy travelers use it to enjoy in-flight entertainment on their personal devices without juggling a phone the entire flight.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Confusion for travelers Travel plans on both sides of the border were disrupted.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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If realized, the project could allow visitors to once again arrive by sea at Ephesus, for the first time in more than two millennia.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The introductions of Ruben Dias and Rayan Cherki bolstered City, whereas Slot was slow to take off the ineffective Cody Gakpo, with Jones still waiting to be introduced when the visitors equalised.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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In Japan, tourists flocking to a small town at the base of Mount Fuji to re-create a viral photo caused so many issues that the local government temporarily resorted to erecting a black fabric barrier to block the famous view.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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On a national level, public murals make neighborhoods more attractive to tourists and new residents, Erin Harkey, CEO of Americans for the Arts, said in a statement.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Pilgrims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrims. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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