FELLOW TRAVELERS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

fellow travelers

noun

plural of fellow traveler

as in supporters

someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support he was not a member of the political group or even a fellow traveler a cause being promoted by Greenpeace and its fellow travelers in the environmental movement

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Recent Examples of fellow travelers Their ambitious film begins as the newlyweds arrive in Baden, where Fyodor’s fame attracts fellow travelers — including rival Russian novelist Ivan Turgenev (Christian Friedel). — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 She's never had an issue being a solo traveler and has always been able to forge relationships with her fellow travelers. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Your fellow travelers paid for their seats and don’t have to offer an explanation for not wanting to move. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026 Militant members and their fellow travelers booed, and a former Labour chairman stormed off the stage in anger. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026 Two campsites along the route allow for an overnight stay, which many seasoned hikers recommend for the atmosphere and the chance to meet fellow travelers. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 As the sole Americans on the trip, the Meltons were joined in their convoy by fellow travelers from India. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 That intergalactic theme kicks in with the opening narration, which addresses fellow travelers with terms such as energy portal, chronos and power of stars. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026 Wandering markets, eating at food stalls, sitting among locals and fellow travelers at the restaurants that embody a city. — Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

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Noun

Was The Friedkin Group's decision not to sell the homegrown midfielder a victory for those loyal supporters who campaigned to keep him?

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Capcom has proven itself to be one of the platform's biggest supporters, bringing nearly all of its new and old releases to the platform.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of supporters

Noun

All three races put Schumer and his allies in a tough position of deciding whether to pour all of their limited resources into a handful of states that can give them 51 seats — or go for broke all across the country to multiply their chances.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Her government was also the first led by a party with neo-fascist roots, and European allies and financial markets viewed her with unease.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

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