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Recent Examples of snowbird
Unlike the Caribbean region, Bermuda’s temperatures in the winter months drop to 60s and 70s, giving it a proper off season as snowbirds head for warmer waters.
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Sandy Allen, AFAR Media, 10 Jan. 2025
In winter, the population swells as snowbirds flock south and grateful tourists soak up the sunshine and Rat Pack nostalgia.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
James Deering, a Chicago tycoon whose father co-founded a leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment, was one of these elite snowbirds.
—Julio Capó Jr. & Helena Gomez, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
In Florida, another popular snowbird destination, roadways see a surge of vehicle accidents during the snowbird season.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
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Sandy Allen, AFAR Media, 10 Jan. 2025
In winter, the population swells as snowbirds flock south and grateful tourists soak up the sunshine and Rat Pack nostalgia.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
James Deering, a Chicago tycoon whose father co-founded a leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment, was one of these elite snowbirds.
—Julio Capó Jr. & Helena Gomez, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
In Florida, another popular snowbird destination, roadways see a surge of vehicle accidents during the snowbird season.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snowbird
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The cross may have arrived with a pilgrim from Europe and fallen during their journey in the Land of Israel, or perhaps it was purchased here in Jerusalem.—
Aristos Georgiou,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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On the first afternoon, new homeless friends and we, the pilgrims, sat together on the grass.—
Judy Knotts,
Austin American-Statesman,
27 Dec. 2024
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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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Knee-high, eroded Jizo statues that resembled children — often cloaked in red bibs — peppered the trail to ward off evil and safeguard wayfarers like me.—
Norma Meyer,
Orange County Register,
15 May 2024
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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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And while the food draws visitors, the rich history of the building adds to the experience.—
Jessica Swannie,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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The number of galleries in the third edition of the Southeast Asian fair is lower than last year, but the same doesn’t appear to be true of visitors.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Snowbird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snowbird. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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