adventurer
noun
ad·ven·tur·er
əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)rər 
1
: someone who seeks dangerous or exciting experiences : a person who looks for adventures: such as
b
: one who engages in risky commercial enterprises for profit
2
somewhat old-fashioned
: one who seeks unmerited wealth or position especially by playing on the credulity or prejudice of others
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Along for the ride will be fellow adventurers Eric Philips of Australia, Jannicke Mikkelsen of Norway and Rabea Rogge of Germany.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2025
From the panoramic views along the Mid Mountain Trail to the dog-friendly paths of Round Valley, there is something for every adventurer.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The Chronos has drawn explorers, adventurers, inventors, artists and musicians to Celestial Park for centuries.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
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“Adventurer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adventurer. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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adventurer
noun
ad·ven·tur·er
əd-ˈvench-(ə-)rər
1
: a person who looks for adventures
2
: a person who tries to become wealthy or powerful by trickery
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