as in traveller
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 tourist
The city of Orlando would like to bring I-Drive north of Sand Lake Road closer to the standards of the tourist strip to the south, which sits in unincorporated Orange County.
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Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
After last year’s incredible Washington D.C. corpse flower showing—where two of these rare flowers bloomed almost at the same time—gardeners and tourists alike have been waiting with bated breath to see when (and where) the next corpse flower blossoms will appear in 2025.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025
Businesses and geographies that rely on foreign tourists for commerce could be especially hard-hit.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Locals and tourists wander past looking bemused; few volunteer themselves up.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 May 2025
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Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
After last year’s incredible Washington D.C. corpse flower showing—where two of these rare flowers bloomed almost at the same time—gardeners and tourists alike have been waiting with bated breath to see when (and where) the next corpse flower blossoms will appear in 2025.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025
Businesses and geographies that rely on foreign tourists for commerce could be especially hard-hit.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Locals and tourists wander past looking bemused; few volunteer themselves up.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourist
traveler
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The wealth of amenities and things to do in a stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline setting have made Kiawah immensely appealing for families, corporate groups, and some of the most avid golf travelers from around the country.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Swiftly Tech Long-sleeve Shirt 2.0 Hip Length $78 $54 at Lululemon Lululemon’s Swiftly Tech collection is ideal for active travelers like me who can’t get through a day of sightseeing without sweating.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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“Tourist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourist. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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