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
There is, however, something else travelers should expect.
—
Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Floating alone where the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans meet, this island nation was long considered too out-of-the-way for travelers … until airlines like Icelandair started luring Americans with cheap flights to Europe that included a stopover in Iceland.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
Yet, American travelers are stuck in hours-long security lines at our nation’s airports because TSA officers, who have been working without pay since the end of February, have justifiably resigned or are using their sick days.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
That will surpass Apollo 13’s distance record, making Artemis astronauts the most remote travelers.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
From caves that stretch for hundreds of miles to grand estates and pristine Gulf Coast beaches, these destinations offer something for travelers of every age — and many are within driving distance of DFW.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The top executive overseeing Houston's airport said security lines that have travelers waiting four hours or more could get longer if the political impasse was not soon settled.
—Lisa Mascaro, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Customs and Border Protection also seized at least 18 devices from the travelers, including phones and laptops, CodePink staffers said.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
For active travelers, walkability and access to outdoor spaces matter just as much as nightlife or restaurant scenes.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Floating alone where the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans meet, this island nation was long considered too out-of-the-way for travelers … until airlines like Icelandair started luring Americans with cheap flights to Europe that included a stopover in Iceland.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
Yet, American travelers are stuck in hours-long security lines at our nation’s airports because TSA officers, who have been working without pay since the end of February, have justifiably resigned or are using their sick days.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
That will surpass Apollo 13’s distance record, making Artemis astronauts the most remote travelers.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
From caves that stretch for hundreds of miles to grand estates and pristine Gulf Coast beaches, these destinations offer something for travelers of every age — and many are within driving distance of DFW.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The top executive overseeing Houston's airport said security lines that have travelers waiting four hours or more could get longer if the political impasse was not soon settled.
—Lisa Mascaro, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Customs and Border Protection also seized at least 18 devices from the travelers, including phones and laptops, CodePink staffers said.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
For active travelers, walkability and access to outdoor spaces matter just as much as nightlife or restaurant scenes.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for travelers
tourists
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How should tourists dress in Paris?—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The protest comes as Puerto Rico reports a surge in visitors this month, with many locals and tourists traditionally visiting surrounding islands during Holy Week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Travelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travelers. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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