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snowbird

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Definition of snowbird

as in pilgrim

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Recent Examples of snowbird That restriction makes Europe impractical for the traditional four- to six-month snowbird lifestyle many retirees prefer. — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 These new eateries plan to wait out the slower offseason, aligning their grand debuts with the return of South Florida’s traditional snowbird and tourist seasons. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026 Getting around in places like Cape Coral and Fort Myers can be challenging on the best of days, and during snowbird season those difficulties only seem to get worse. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026 Airlines plan to fly 11% fewer seats from Canada to popular snowbird destinations in Arizona and Florida this year, according to flight data from aviation data provider Cirium. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snowbird

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The city is home to the shrine of Imam Reza, the eighth Imam of Shia Islam, and holds deep religious significance for millions of pilgrims.

— Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026
He and Feddon recited prayers, which the priest had found for him, that pilgrims have spoken for generations along the Camino.

— Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 30 June 2026

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In high school, my friends and I became subway wayfarers, traveling in search of great high-school games.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
The thugs would insinuate themselves into the confidence of wayfarers and, when a favorable opportunity presented itself, strangle them by throwing a handkerchief or noose around their necks.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026

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Punta del Este buzzes with beachside glamour—its sleek high-rises, art installations, and golden sands drawing sunseekers and surfers alike.

— Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Aruba has long been a destination for sunseekers in search of a serene island escape, but beyond its pristine beaches lies a place filled with vibrant culture, cuisine, and street art.

— Danielle Robles, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025

Definition of sunseeker

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Los Robles officials said that staff, patients and visitors were safe and that medical care was not interrupted at the hospital.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Families, students, longtime Kansas City residents and visitors from across the Midwest stopped by the gathering.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

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