STRANGER Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

stranger

noun

ˈstrān-jər

Definition of stranger

as in foreigner

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 stranger It’s also sparked criticism, with some worried that strangers are capitalizing on gravesites without notifying descendants and risking damaging the sites. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 Prosecutors allege Salguero Olivares, now 33, was a stranger who killed Hedgepeth in a fit of rage. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Full-time residents who have sought relief from the city for years say their quality of life continues to be disrupted by rude and dangerous strangers. — Linda Robertson updated October 22, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 But toward the end of the interview, Rahma and O’Brien were shown up by a stranger named Debbie who just so happened to be commuting on their train. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stranger

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The president said none of them had permission to operate in Mexico and that the military was unaware of the foreigners’ presence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Petit laid down the law on immigration, welcoming foreigners who respect France while telling agitators who hate the nation that nobody wants them around.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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