as in tourist
a person who travels for pleasure
we shared the bus with a group of sightseers from out of town
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Recent Examples of sightseer
The coverage of the latest chapter in the Reflecting Pool’s story has attracted news reporters and sightseers putting their hands in the murky waters.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Only a few sightseers lingered in the area to snap images of the Soldiers & Sailors Monument.
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Cindi Andrews,
IndyStar,
25 May 2026
Winter has options for cross-country skiers and sightseers.
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Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
For $33 per person, sightseers will get a 15-minute ride above the Surrounded Islands, a 45-minute bus ride over causeways near the islands and a 90-minute boat tour through Biscayne Bay.
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Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Now, sightseers are flocking to his hometown.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
Amid rumors of the impending announcement, following a test-run at the Eiffel Tower overnight, fans and sightseers had also gathered on the Trocadero esplanade in anticipation.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
One house in particular, on the generous corner lot at Gower and Douthit streets, attracted sightseers from all over town.
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Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
Big Basin was established in 1902 to safeguard its redwood trees and is still visited today by sightseers from all over the world wanting to gaze at the 300-foot giants.
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Kurtis Alexander,
San Francisco Chronicle,
19 Feb. 2026
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Only a few sightseers lingered in the area to snap images of the Soldiers & Sailors Monument.
—
Cindi Andrews,
IndyStar,
25 May 2026
Winter has options for cross-country skiers and sightseers.
—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
For $33 per person, sightseers will get a 15-minute ride above the Surrounded Islands, a 45-minute bus ride over causeways near the islands and a 90-minute boat tour through Biscayne Bay.
—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Now, sightseers are flocking to his hometown.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
Amid rumors of the impending announcement, following a test-run at the Eiffel Tower overnight, fans and sightseers had also gathered on the Trocadero esplanade in anticipation.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
One house in particular, on the generous corner lot at Gower and Douthit streets, attracted sightseers from all over town.
—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
Big Basin was established in 1902 to safeguard its redwood trees and is still visited today by sightseers from all over the world wanting to gaze at the 300-foot giants.
—
Kurtis Alexander,
San Francisco Chronicle,
19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sightseer
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The store becomes both destination and theatre, capturing domestic consumers, tourists and aspirational shoppers who may never step inside the All England Club.
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From Buc-cee's to barbecue, international tourists can't get enough of American culture.
Noun
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Average transaction values for travel are still high, more than $31,000, but travelers are scrutinizing their receipts and pushing back when rate hikes don't come with better service.
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
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“Sightseer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sightseer. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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