stranger
noun
a person with whom one has had no personal acquaintance.
strangers
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pluralof stranger.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"We have no problem with strangers as long as they respect boundaries."
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
For the last few years, the 29-year-old Pasadena artist says she’s been frustrated when strangers tell her that her art style looks AI-generated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Lithium miners are no strangers to volatility and plan investments based on long-term price expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The possibility of strangers allowing marinara to fossilize on my favorite saucepan is among the many reasons I’ve never considered entering the vacation rental business.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
It was weird to think of strangers missing Mom.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
