as in nomadic
traveling from place to place
nomad caravans of Bedouins
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as in gypsy
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
after college she became quite the nomad, backpacking through Europe with no particular destination
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Recent Examples of nomad
Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Drawing from The Last of Us Part II video game, the series introduces these hooded nomads as significant players in the battle for Seattle, facing off against rival factions and threatening the safety of the protagonists Ellie and Dina.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
The narrative here has always been driven by nomads and newcomers, people who rolled — or later, flew — across plains and settled into place with open minds and fresh perspectives, inspiring new chapters in the story.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
Yet successful nomad entrepreneurs prove otherwise.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Although it is produced in Kazakhstan, using markedly modern distillation equipment, the drink is actually inspired by ancient Iranian nomads.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Drawing from The Last of Us Part II video game, the series introduces these hooded nomads as significant players in the battle for Seattle, facing off against rival factions and threatening the safety of the protagonists Ellie and Dina.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
The narrative here has always been driven by nomads and newcomers, people who rolled — or later, flew — across plains and settled into place with open minds and fresh perspectives, inspiring new chapters in the story.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
Yet successful nomad entrepreneurs prove otherwise.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomad
Adjective
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Start by incorporating one nomadic principle this quarter—implementing asynchronous workflows, hiring globally, or rethinking team work-life integration.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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This nomadic existence finally frays not just their hosts’ patience but also the central friendship.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
27 June 2025
Noun
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For light sleepers or travelers seeking a more tranquil setting, this property may not be the best fit.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The same applies to travelers with mobility concerns.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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With law enforcement on their tail, Thelma and Louise contend with fascinating characters (including a thoroughly rakish drifter played by Brad Pitt), misogynistic biases, and their own impending fates.—
Sophie van Bastelaer,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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Chicago detectives soon zeroed in on Bennie Bedwell, an out-of-state drifter who was spotted with the girls by witnesses, according to local WGN.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Nomad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomad. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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