snowbird

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Recent Examples of snowbird The gem of the Coachella Valley Palm Springs shines extra brightly this time of year, attracting flocks of snowbirds, families and friends looking to soak up some winter sunshine. Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Our Guide Milton The sparkling beaches of Pensacola attract snowbirds and beachfront accommodations there fill up quickly for spring break. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico’s temperatures consistently remain in the 70-degree range, even in December, drawing snowbirds to the island’s shores for a U.S. passport–free adventure. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 28 Jan. 2025 The bottom line: Minnesota retirees may be snowbirds, but our ducks, not so much. Nick Halter, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snowbird
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Noun
  • The Vatican proceeded with its Jubilee celebrations, the once-every-quarter-century Holy Year that is bringing pilgrims from around the world to Rome.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
  • During the Jubilee year of 2025, when some 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to flock to the Eternal City in search of spiritual forgiveness, the ecclesiastical abundance will be compounded by crowds.
    The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • With a lively setup and a friendly vibe just steps from the Alamodome, this sports bar will likely serve as an ambassador for visitors getting to know the city.
    Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
  • In 2023, numbers grew by almost 20% to over 17 million visitors, and last year hit another record with 18.7 million visitors, up 9.2%, offering DDF plenty of scope for growth.
    Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

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“Snowbird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snowbird. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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