visitors

noun

plural of visitor
as in guests
a person who visits another put nicer clothes on because they had visitors coming

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Recent Examples of visitors A number of specialty cafés and roasters are changing that narrative, encouraging visitors to experience coffee sourced from across the country within the country. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 The museum, leaders announced on Wednesday, will also house a genealogy center that will be intended to help visitors preserve family history through the company FamilySearch. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026 Exploring the Santa Fe National Forest Scenic Byway will provide visitors with opportunities for biking, camping and picnicking amid the changing leaves. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 Those conditions could add stress for animals, visitors and volunteers. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Despite an unseasonably warm winter, Ice Castles opened to welcome visitors during the 2025-2026 season. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 His vision was to feed a family of four for $20 and to welcome all visitors. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
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guests
Noun
  • Set in a courtyard deep within the forest, Oaken and his family will invite guests to dine together while enjoying the musical stylings of his cousins.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike many spas that focus on the healing effects of treatments, Kamalaya goes much deeper, encouraging guests to explore more emotional issues in a safe space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
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