as in foreigners
a person who is not native to or known to a community
the people of the island are quick to make strangers feel at home
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Recent Examples of strangers
Flirt with strangers at every possible opportunity.
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Olivia Petter, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
But when two strangers arrive, the once-invincible conjurer’s powers weaken, leaving the town in danger.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
However, an astonishing and significant amount of criticism came from strangers too.
—Libby Ryan, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Other songs and prophecies speak of looking after widows and orphans, and welcoming strangers and outsiders.
—N.t. Wright, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Often, these snap judgments come from strangers with little understanding of the family's situation.
—Libby Ryan, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
In 2025, there’s no time for fighting with strangers online.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
The arguer might alienate family members, friends, and strangers alike.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
My pal Meredith Blake talked with Adams not long ago about the movie, which has, by its nature, prompted a number of conversations with the actor’s friends and family, as well as complete strangers.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Olivia Petter, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
But when two strangers arrive, the once-invincible conjurer’s powers weaken, leaving the town in danger.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
However, an astonishing and significant amount of criticism came from strangers too.
—Libby Ryan, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Other songs and prophecies speak of looking after widows and orphans, and welcoming strangers and outsiders.
—N.t. Wright, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Often, these snap judgments come from strangers with little understanding of the family's situation.
—Libby Ryan, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
In 2025, there’s no time for fighting with strangers online.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
The arguer might alienate family members, friends, and strangers alike.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
My pal Meredith Blake talked with Adams not long ago about the movie, which has, by its nature, prompted a number of conversations with the actor’s friends and family, as well as complete strangers.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Strangers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strangers. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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