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Recent Examples of snowbird
Though residents of Mid-Atlantic and New England States are used to this kind of weather, people in the South, often a haven for snowbirds looking to escape the cold months in the North, are not.
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Judson Jones, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Then in June, as hurricane season starts and snowbirds continue to flee the heat, visitors from all over the globe will descend on South Florida to watch up to eight matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens in the FIFA Club World Cup.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
The timing of visits, often the weekend, coincides with other snowbirds who visit their second homes and luxury hotels in the Florida resort to escape the cold.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
All of them—snowbirds and DJs—sit at the table in an arrangement designed to spark conversation and friendships, and for each patron, there’s a handwritten note of welcome.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
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Judson Jones, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Then in June, as hurricane season starts and snowbirds continue to flee the heat, visitors from all over the globe will descend on South Florida to watch up to eight matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens in the FIFA Club World Cup.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
The timing of visits, often the weekend, coincides with other snowbirds who visit their second homes and luxury hotels in the Florida resort to escape the cold.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
All of them—snowbirds and DJs—sit at the table in an arrangement designed to spark conversation and friendships, and for each patron, there’s a handwritten note of welcome.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snowbird
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Through centuries, pilgrims stopped at the monastery there, and then the island became a vineyard, a vegetable garden and eventually a fortified military site.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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The pope's doctors had earlier ordered complete rest, and Francis was unable to deliver his regular weekly prayer on Sunday to pilgrims in St Peter's Square or lead a special Mass for artists to mark the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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At that point, a wayfarer named Reza (Erkan Koçak Köstendil) pops into the picture, showing up at Ali’s cabin in the hills outside town and offering up his services as a gardener.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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My personal nightmare manifested around 2018 in the form of ’90s-style tiny sunglasses (and later, eyeglasses), after what felt like a solid two decades of the wayfarers and oversized frames that suited my very round face.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Once a winter-only destination for sunseekers, the hotel drew visitors year-round after the addition of air conditioning in the mid-1960s.—
Stacey Barchenger,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Dec. 2024
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Marbella Club, Marbella, Spain Since the 1950s, sunseekers have been drawn to this beachfront resort for its breezy glamour and unparalleled Mediterranean views.—
Regan Stephens,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2024
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While the summer buzz is replaced by a calmer, more intimate vibe, winter visitors can still enjoy cultural attractions, winter walks, and cozy dining experiences.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Still, visitors can take advantage of its Caribbean-like waters and white-sand beaches during the day.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Snowbird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snowbird. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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