as in nomad
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
a wanderer who reasoned that he could never be lost, as he didn't care where he was going
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Recent Examples of wanderer
Voice like a warm porchlight left on for wanderers who kissed goodbye too soon or stayed too long.
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Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Comets are famous for making brief, dramatic appearances in our skies, but one icy wanderer just received an unprecedented level of attention from one of NASA's newest spacecraft.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The Gage Hotel Just north of the park in Marathon, find the Gage Hotel, which has been hosting weary wanderers since 1927.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Her grandparents were avid yard-sale wanderers, so their home seemed to overflow with knick-knacks.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Here are eight great metro spots for trail wanderers to take in winter’s wonders.
—Andy Rathbun, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
Already, some skywatchers have caught sight of these icy wanderers.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
The Transporter Westfalia Camper versions are especially popular, outfitted with any number of clever amenities for weekend wanderers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Its steep, meandering streets form a patchwork quilt filled with artists, spiritual seekers, motorcyclists, weekend wanderers, and retirees, each adding their own thread to the fabric.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanderer
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Emerging cities worth watching Tbilisi, Georgia has become a big hit for nomads looking for affordability and a fascinating culture.—
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Kevin Costner stars as the Mariner, a nomad with a boat and a talent for defending himself against the gangs that travel the seas, raiding local communities.—
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Designed with mild compression (8-15 mmHg), these won’t feel as constricting as socks with higher support, which might be preferred by some travelers.—
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Airlines canceled hundreds of flights, disrupting plans for thousands of travelers during a busy holiday weekend and in a region that experts say is among the most popular for travelers this time of year.—
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Add in accessories like a matching leather clutch, boots, and wayfarer sunglasses to be styled to perfection.—
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Our favorite budget sunnies for all outdoor activities, the Goodr OG is a wayfarer-style frame with lenses that cannot be beat for the price.—
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Not to mention the titular bugs, a swarm of blood-invading creatures discovered by her new lover, the mysterious drifter Peter Evans (Namir Smallwood).—
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Namir Smallwood stars opposite Coon as Peter, a paranoid former soldier and mysterious drifter who meets her character Agnes, a lonely waitress.—
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Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.—
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“Wanderer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanderer. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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