variants
or travellers
as in tourists
a person who travels for pleasure
a company that offers guidebooks and maps for travelers
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Recent Examples of travelers
Savvy travelers use it to enjoy in-flight entertainment on their personal devices without juggling a phone the entire flight.
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Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Confusion for travelers Travel plans on both sides of the border were disrupted.
—Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Here’s what travelers can expect come August.
—Ryan Craggs, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
These organizations don't charge the supplement and even provide additional resources and support that cater just to solo travelers.
—Amelia Edelman, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
The trend is influenced by travelers becoming accustomed to bag fees and more people using airline credit cards that waive these costs.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
This new addition promises to elevate the island’s luxury travel offerings with exclusive features tailored to discerning travelers.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
For blind travelers, like me, accessibility requires several fundamental elements.
—Gian Carlo Pedulla, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Sunday is shaping up to be a frustrating day for air travelers, as Winter Storm Blair spreads snow and freezing rain through the Central Plains and Midwest.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Confusion for travelers Travel plans on both sides of the border were disrupted.
—Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Here’s what travelers can expect come August.
—Ryan Craggs, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
These organizations don't charge the supplement and even provide additional resources and support that cater just to solo travelers.
—Amelia Edelman, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
The trend is influenced by travelers becoming accustomed to bag fees and more people using airline credit cards that waive these costs.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
This new addition promises to elevate the island’s luxury travel offerings with exclusive features tailored to discerning travelers.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
For blind travelers, like me, accessibility requires several fundamental elements.
—Gian Carlo Pedulla, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Sunday is shaping up to be a frustrating day for air travelers, as Winter Storm Blair spreads snow and freezing rain through the Central Plains and Midwest.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for travelers
tourists
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In Japan, tourists flocking to a small town at the base of Mount Fuji to re-create a viral photo caused so many issues that the local government temporarily resorted to erecting a black fabric barrier to block the famous view.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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On a national level, public murals make neighborhoods more attractive to tourists and new residents, Erin Harkey, CEO of Americans for the Arts, said in a statement.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Travelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travelers. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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