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Recent Examples of snowbird
The gem of the Coachella Valley Palm Springs shines extra brightly this time of year, attracting flocks of snowbirds, families and friends looking to soak up some winter sunshine.
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Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Our Guide Milton The sparkling beaches of Pensacola attract snowbirds and beachfront accommodations there fill up quickly for spring break.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico’s temperatures consistently remain in the 70-degree range, even in December, drawing snowbirds to the island’s shores for a U.S. passport–free adventure.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 28 Jan. 2025
The bottom line: Minnesota retirees may be snowbirds, but our ducks, not so much.
—Nick Halter, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
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Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Our Guide Milton The sparkling beaches of Pensacola attract snowbirds and beachfront accommodations there fill up quickly for spring break.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico’s temperatures consistently remain in the 70-degree range, even in December, drawing snowbirds to the island’s shores for a U.S. passport–free adventure.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 28 Jan. 2025
The bottom line: Minnesota retirees may be snowbirds, but our ducks, not so much.
—Nick Halter, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snowbird
Noun
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This happening in the eighth century attracted a following of monks to the village and became a must stop for faithful pilgrims.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Since 2025 is a Holy Year for the Catholic Church, with 32 million pilgrims projected to visit Rome, related calls make up a large part of the 50 to 70 queries the nuns answer daily.—
Giovanna Dell’Orto,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At that point, a wayfarer named Reza (Erkan Koçak Köstendil) pops into the picture, showing up at Ali’s cabin in the hills outside town and offering up his services as a gardener.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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My personal nightmare manifested around 2018 in the form of ’90s-style tiny sunglasses (and later, eyeglasses), after what felt like a solid two decades of the wayfarers and oversized frames that suited my very round face.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Once a winter-only destination for sunseekers, the hotel drew visitors year-round after the addition of air conditioning in the mid-1960s.—
Stacey Barchenger,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Dec. 2024
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Marbella Club, Marbella, Spain Since the 1950s, sunseekers have been drawn to this beachfront resort for its breezy glamour and unparalleled Mediterranean views.—
Regan Stephens,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2024
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Upstairs, visitors can dive into an immersive journey split across four rooms: dream, travel, feel and breeze, each showcasing an aspect of the Celine summer offering, which spans lifestyle, travel, sport and fragrances.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Who should get another measles shot? Vaccination of visitors to areas affected by outbreaks should follow the same recommendations issued by health authorities for those areas, which are being published on the agency's website, the CDC told doctors.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Snowbird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snowbird. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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