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
With natural wonders like the iconic Saltos del Monday waterfall, and historic UNESCO sites like the Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná, the landlocked country between Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia is slowly making the radar of international tourists.
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Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Chonkers — a Steller sea lion roughly three times the size of the California sea lions that typically gather there — has drawn crowds of tourists, viral TikTok videos and a steady stream of nicknames since washing up at the pier.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
One slightly heavy Samsonite full of some tourists' Tokyo Disney souvenirs, and that thing is just going to tip over, or its arms will snap off.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The trail’s paths are treasured by locals and tourists alike, with more than half a million users exploring them in 2024.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
The lobby is more than a place to wait around for an Uber; there are weekly book clubs, craft circles, and wine tastings for locals and tourists alike.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
However, along with benefits to the economy and the local film industry come questions about the impact of film crews and tourists on an increasingly fragile environment — especially at a time when the Pacific Islands are some of the most vulnerable in the world to climate change.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The dirt eating was widespread, with males and females from different groups of monkeys partaking during multiple times of the year, and was generally associated with areas where there were more tourists.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Some tourists are still making the trip despite higher costs.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Chonkers — a Steller sea lion roughly three times the size of the California sea lions that typically gather there — has drawn crowds of tourists, viral TikTok videos and a steady stream of nicknames since washing up at the pier.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
One slightly heavy Samsonite full of some tourists' Tokyo Disney souvenirs, and that thing is just going to tip over, or its arms will snap off.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The trail’s paths are treasured by locals and tourists alike, with more than half a million users exploring them in 2024.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
The lobby is more than a place to wait around for an Uber; there are weekly book clubs, craft circles, and wine tastings for locals and tourists alike.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
However, along with benefits to the economy and the local film industry come questions about the impact of film crews and tourists on an increasingly fragile environment — especially at a time when the Pacific Islands are some of the most vulnerable in the world to climate change.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The dirt eating was widespread, with males and females from different groups of monkeys partaking during multiple times of the year, and was generally associated with areas where there were more tourists.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Some tourists are still making the trip despite higher costs.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourists
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To participate, travelers must be 21 or older, the legal age to purchase alcohol in the United States.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Travel experts suggest travelers should perform a cost-benefit analysis to see if the price of lounge access is worth the perks.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The first two Washington Nationals batters reached with a walk and a double in the third inning Saturday, giving the visitors runners on second and third with no outs.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The museum moved a half-dozen times, but grew and became an institution attracting visitors from around the world.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Tourists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourists. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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