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
Thailand’s popularity with Russian tourists has boomed as the Southeast Asian nation kept its borders open to Russian passport holders following Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine in contrast to some European countries, which implemented new restrictions on Russian visitors.
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Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
The distance from the Reims/Epernay area means that most wine tourists don’t bother to come down here.
—Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Buses of tourists and schoolchildren gather at the conservancy’s electric fence, angling for a glimpse of the tail ends of an evolutionary line that’s been stretching back to the time horses were the size of dogs and the continent of Australia had not yet broken free of Antarctica.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
The thing is, most tourists only drive through the 384 miles of scenic asphalt that bisect the park’s wilds.
—Matt Bell, AFAR Media, 19 May 2026
The bodies of the tourists were found inside a 197-foot-deep cave in Vaavu Atoll by a team of Finnish and Maldivian divers, local authorities previously confirmed to the BBC.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
What happened to man who killed Yosemite tourists?
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
First, in terms of travel distance, European tourists may shift from long-haul trips to shorter journeys.
—CNBC, 18 May 2026
In addition to drawing storm chasers and meteorologists, the wetlands surrounding the Catatumbo Lightning area are home to creatures like howler monkeys, river dolphins, anacondas, and capybara, which entice photographers, fishers, and wildlife tourists.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
The distance from the Reims/Epernay area means that most wine tourists don’t bother to come down here.
—Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Buses of tourists and schoolchildren gather at the conservancy’s electric fence, angling for a glimpse of the tail ends of an evolutionary line that’s been stretching back to the time horses were the size of dogs and the continent of Australia had not yet broken free of Antarctica.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
The thing is, most tourists only drive through the 384 miles of scenic asphalt that bisect the park’s wilds.
—Matt Bell, AFAR Media, 19 May 2026
The bodies of the tourists were found inside a 197-foot-deep cave in Vaavu Atoll by a team of Finnish and Maldivian divers, local authorities previously confirmed to the BBC.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
What happened to man who killed Yosemite tourists?
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
First, in terms of travel distance, European tourists may shift from long-haul trips to shorter journeys.
—CNBC, 18 May 2026
In addition to drawing storm chasers and meteorologists, the wetlands surrounding the Catatumbo Lightning area are home to creatures like howler monkeys, river dolphins, anacondas, and capybara, which entice photographers, fishers, and wildlife tourists.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourists
Noun
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The crowd skews heavily toward business travelers, international tour groups, airline crews, and affluent multigenerational families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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From its architecture and wellness programming to its culinary experiences and atmosphere, the resort feels carefully designed for travelers seeking restoration, immersion, and elevated hospitality without unnecessary excess.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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But Saiss, the former Morocco international who returned for a visit and was welcomed onto the pitch before the 1-1 draw against Fulham on Sunday, and Jimenez, who featured for the visitors as a second-half substitute, must barely have recognised the place.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The Park Service said the island was closed to visitors at least through this week.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Tourists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourists. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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