STRANGERS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

strangers

noun

plural of stranger

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 Tori Retreats exists because founders Hildur Karlsson and Agnes Moltesdotter were once strangers themselves. — Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 The richest man in America, Elon Musk, has also at times appeared to have the thinnest skin, and embodies a generation of tech figures obsessed by what strangers say about them on social media. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026 On his 1978 run, which spanned about 40 days, Godby often relied on food from strangers. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 When else can students come to school dressed like astronauts, monsters and witches, or ring strangers’ doorbells to ask for candy? — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026 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 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 In larger establishments you might be given your own table; in smaller joints you'll be squeezed onto a bench elbow to elbow with strangers. — Lee Cobaj, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 During the shoot, Diplo yucks it up with not only the crew but also strangers on the street. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

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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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