as in travelers
a person who travels for pleasure
tourists from all over like to take pictures of the alligators in the bayou
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Recent Examples of tourists
While some photos and videos have emerged of tourists touching the water, nothing has been made public to suggest that people sliced up the liner with razors or box cutters.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
The Gaviota rest areas serve one of California's busiest coastal corridors, used by commuters, tourists and long-distance travelers moving between Southern and Central California.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
From Saturday, Parisians and tourists can take a refreshing plunge in the Seine, for the second summer in a row.
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Camille Knight,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Concha said even tourists have recognized what makes America great, as seen in viral posts and videos from World Cup travelers, and that people in the United States’ legislative branch don’t even see its worth.
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Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
Tomorrow may be even more surreal, with another day of oppressive heat and throngs of tourists in town to see what the president has billed as the biggest fireworks display in human history.
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Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
Snowcapped mountains, incredible backcountry skiing, and lush vegetation are some of the biggest attractions that draw tourists to the state of Colorado.
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Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Locals and tourists hang out on the beach, eat ice cream cones on the promenade, and stand in line for the famed Cyclone roller coaster.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
There haven’t been many tourists stopping by the Johnson County spots, but British podcasters Ali Maxwell and George Elek did praise the breakfast at their Waldo location.
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Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
The Gaviota rest areas serve one of California's busiest coastal corridors, used by commuters, tourists and long-distance travelers moving between Southern and Central California.
—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
From Saturday, Parisians and tourists can take a refreshing plunge in the Seine, for the second summer in a row.
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Camille Knight,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Concha said even tourists have recognized what makes America great, as seen in viral posts and videos from World Cup travelers, and that people in the United States’ legislative branch don’t even see its worth.
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Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
Tomorrow may be even more surreal, with another day of oppressive heat and throngs of tourists in town to see what the president has billed as the biggest fireworks display in human history.
—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
Snowcapped mountains, incredible backcountry skiing, and lush vegetation are some of the biggest attractions that draw tourists to the state of Colorado.
—
Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Locals and tourists hang out on the beach, eat ice cream cones on the promenade, and stand in line for the famed Cyclone roller coaster.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
There haven’t been many tourists stopping by the Johnson County spots, but British podcasters Ali Maxwell and George Elek did praise the breakfast at their Waldo location.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourists
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California purchased the swath of rocky cliffs and windswept shoreline in the 1960s to expand the construction of Highway 1 and create a scenic viewpoint for highway travelers, according to a California Coastal Commission report.
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Having spent years exploring these regions and designing itineraries for discerning travelers, here are my top tips on where to sip, what to see, and where to stay during your visit to Croatia.
Noun
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Other booths included photo opportunities dressed in traditional Colonial garb, hands-on historical exhibits and interactive displays that offered visitors a break from the oppressive heat.
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The area is now preserved as part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, a 27,000-acre national park spanning New York and New Jersey that welcomes more than 9 million visitors annually.
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“Tourists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourists. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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