as in pioneer
someone who is the first to do something or be somewhere
The deep-sea explorer set out to discover shipwrecks long lost to history.
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Recent Examples of explorer
The species is named after Paul Antoine Fleuriot de Langle, a French naval commander and explorer in the mid-1700s, according to the study.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
The aquanauts took psychological questionnaires, which the researchers hoped to compare with similar ones taken by Antarctic explorers.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 6 Feb. 2025
Great for catching views other hikers and explorers will miss.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Spanish explorers discovered the drink in the 1500s and introduced it into European trading markets.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Feb. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
The aquanauts took psychological questionnaires, which the researchers hoped to compare with similar ones taken by Antarctic explorers.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 6 Feb. 2025
Great for catching views other hikers and explorers will miss.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Spanish explorers discovered the drink in the 1500s and introduced it into European trading markets.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explorer
Noun
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In a March 7, 2025, X/Twitter post, early Bitcoin pioneer Charlie Shrem reflected on the momentous shift in policy.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The fire that destroyed the Bidwell Mansion began unexpectedly, spread uncontrollably and puzzled a community that had for generations grown in the footprint and shadow of the pioneer family.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although Thailand is generally considered a safe destination for travelers, theft is not uncommon.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The beverage has also made a strong presence at US airports, another setting where extra hydration would help stressed travelers.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Along for the ride will be fellow adventurers Eric Philips of Australia, Jannicke Mikkelsen of Norway and Rabea Rogge of Germany.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2025
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Often these stories are sad tales of adventurers suffering injuries or losing their lives.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Explorer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explorer. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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