as in traveller
a person who travels for pleasure
tourists from all over like to take pictures of the alligators in the bayou
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According to The Associated Press, dozens more tourists were injured.
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Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
Most of the tourists killed were Indian, the officers reportedly told the AP on condition of anonymity, in keeping with departmental policy.
—Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Atlantic City, New Jersey Most tourists flock to this iconic Jersey Shore town when the sun is scorching, but now is an underrated time to plan a trip.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Some tourists stumbled upon the skinny discount at Chiang Mai Breakfast World and decided to try it, as shown in a pair of Instagram videos that have since gone viral.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
Most of the tourists killed were Indian, the officers reportedly told the AP on condition of anonymity, in keeping with departmental policy.
—Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Atlantic City, New Jersey Most tourists flock to this iconic Jersey Shore town when the sun is scorching, but now is an underrated time to plan a trip.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Some tourists stumbled upon the skinny discount at Chiang Mai Breakfast World and decided to try it, as shown in a pair of Instagram videos that have since gone viral.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourist
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The Settlement is home to little more than a few island-style rental properties, tiny stores for provisions, and local eateries, meaning most travelers will just be passing through.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Waynesville Many travelers enjoy browsing shops on a sunny afternoon, and Waynesville's central area is the perfect place to cure the shopping bug.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Tourist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourist. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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