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or traveller
as in tourist
a person who travels for pleasure
a company that offers guidebooks and maps for travelers
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Recent Examples of traveler
Velez did suggest that travelers still carry a physical ID as backup, and that it may sometimes be requested by agents.
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Warnings to Chinese travelers not to visit Japan, an ultra-popular destination, have had a notable impact on its tourism industry.
—Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The move also apparently addresses a growing frustration among travelers that in-flight dining has been less than satisfactory in recent years.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Jamie is no time-traveler, so how could this possibly be?
—Amy Wilkinson, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Warnings to Chinese travelers not to visit Japan, an ultra-popular destination, have had a notable impact on its tourism industry.
—Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The move also apparently addresses a growing frustration among travelers that in-flight dining has been less than satisfactory in recent years.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Jamie is no time-traveler, so how could this possibly be?
—Amy Wilkinson, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traveler
Noun
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The fuel shortages have also hurt tourism on the island, with some agencies canceling trips as the government shuts down some hotels and relocates tourists in an effort to save electricity.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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During warmer months, when the path is crowded with tourists in leisure mode, anyone who walks with a purpose should avoid the Bridge at all costs.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Famously diverse, the club draws in a mix of locals, visitors, and a strong contingent of regulars who are deeply embedded in Berlin's underground scene.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the years that followed, the Grand Métropole Hotel subsequently hosted a roster of prominent visitors, including famous actors such as Charlie Chaplin, who reportedly spent his honeymoon there.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traveler. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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