passing stranger

Frequency: 4.52.1 per million words

A stranger who you see briefly as they pass by.

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Examples (10)

  • A kind word from a passing stranger can brighten your day.
  • He exchanged a brief glance with a passing stranger on the busy street.
  • She felt a moment of connection with the passing stranger who smiled at her.
  • The old man often waved to every passing stranger from his porch.
  • In a crowded city, you are just another passing stranger to most.
  • A quick nod was all he offered to the passing stranger he bumped into.
  • The detective questioned every passing stranger near the crime scene.
  • Sometimes, a piece of advice from a passing stranger can be surprisingly insightful.
  • She overheard a snippet of conversation from a passing stranger.
  • The artist sketched the profile of a passing stranger in his notebook.