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Recent Examples of pioneering
Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Jimmy was modeled after experimental artists like Ron Vawter, of The Wooster Group, and Frank Maya, a pioneering gay comedian — men who died young but fought to create until their last breath.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
His co-discoverer, Osborne Reynolds, was a pioneering Irish-British hydraulic engineer.
—Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
For a pioneering English thespian, whose career has been largely defined by a character consumed with obsession, this particular project carries an unintended symbolism.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
The Germans also brought the art of classification to new heights of sophistication, culminating at the turn of the twentieth century with the pioneering work of Emil Kraepelin.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Kalifa, owner of Golden Era Hospitality, is one of the founders of El Patio, a pioneering venue for Latin rhythms and nightlife in Wynwood.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Scott was one of a pioneering generation of Black state lawmakers in Georgia, winning election to the state House in 1974 and the state Senate in 1982 before being elected to Congress.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
The Austrian start-up is pioneering the commercialization of new technology that converts the kinetic energy of vehicles into clean electricity.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Officials said the new technology will be a major economic and environmental boost to South Dakota while also pioneering the use of a new energy technology for potential use across the country and the world.
—Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch, 21 May 2026
Since pioneering the handheld gimbal camera category in 2015 and launching one of the world’s first pocket gimbal cameras in 2018, DJI has continued to reshape how creators capture motion and visual stories.
—Deadline, 20 May 2026
Jorie was born with an ultra rare disorder and has received treatment through a pioneering program that pairs genomic sequencing with AI to find drugs.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 May 2026
His pioneering rocket company SpaceX filed Wednesday for what’s expected to be the largest initial public offering in history, potentially raising at least $75 billion and valuing the company at as much as $2 trillion.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
At a time when consumers increasingly crave unique experiences, pioneering perfume-makers are letting the ears join the nose.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
For more on communities pioneering geothermal energy, check out the Hotspots series from CPR News.
—Ishan Thakore, NPR, 20 May 2026
Adjective
John Barbour, whose role in creating, producing and co-hosting the 1979-1984 NBC series Real People is recognized as a pioneering effort in the popularity of reality TV, died from natural causes on Sunday, May 10, at his home in Las Vegas.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Jimmy was modeled after experimental artists like Ron Vawter, of The Wooster Group, and Frank Maya, a pioneering gay comedian — men who died young but fought to create until their last breath.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
His co-discoverer, Osborne Reynolds, was a pioneering Irish-British hydraulic engineer.
—Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
For a pioneering English thespian, whose career has been largely defined by a character consumed with obsession, this particular project carries an unintended symbolism.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
The Germans also brought the art of classification to new heights of sophistication, culminating at the turn of the twentieth century with the pioneering work of Emil Kraepelin.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Kalifa, owner of Golden Era Hospitality, is one of the founders of El Patio, a pioneering venue for Latin rhythms and nightlife in Wynwood.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Scott was one of a pioneering generation of Black state lawmakers in Georgia, winning election to the state House in 1974 and the state Senate in 1982 before being elected to Congress.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
That’s why the Tribune is taking a look back at what the Chicago area and the state of Illinois have uniquely contributed to the nation — and the world — from scientific inventions and pioneering businesses to food, culture, sports and transportation modernizations.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
The Austrian start-up is pioneering the commercialization of new technology that converts the kinetic energy of vehicles into clean electricity.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Officials said the new technology will be a major economic and environmental boost to South Dakota while also pioneering the use of a new energy technology for potential use across the country and the world.
—Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch, 21 May 2026
Since pioneering the handheld gimbal camera category in 2015 and launching one of the world’s first pocket gimbal cameras in 2018, DJI has continued to reshape how creators capture motion and visual stories.
—Deadline, 20 May 2026
Jorie was born with an ultra rare disorder and has received treatment through a pioneering program that pairs genomic sequencing with AI to find drugs.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 May 2026
His pioneering rocket company SpaceX filed Wednesday for what’s expected to be the largest initial public offering in history, potentially raising at least $75 billion and valuing the company at as much as $2 trillion.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
At a time when consumers increasingly crave unique experiences, pioneering perfume-makers are letting the ears join the nose.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
For more on communities pioneering geothermal energy, check out the Hotspots series from CPR News.
—Ishan Thakore, NPR, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pioneering
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Atlanta offers a unique laboratory where chefs test ideas to determine if temporary kitchens can transform into revolutionary restaurants.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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But Connecticut lacks the colonial cache of Massachusetts and its revolutionary figures like Samuel Adams and Paul Revere, both of whom have been named by the White House as slated for inclusion in the Garden of Heroes.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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And across Europa, the founding values of respect for human dignity, freedom, equality before the law, and democracy being attacked by the very leaders who had been voted into power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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These programs don’t offer assistance to the growing share of gig and contract workers during longer transitions, such as training or founding a start-up, and leave them to finance their own health care, retirement, and training with no backstop.—
Karen Kornbluh,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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The close approach, known as a lunar flyby, was a trailblazing moment in spaceflight, taking astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Victor Glover of NASA, as well as Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency, the farthest any human has been from Earth.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2026
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There's no doubt there's more trailblazing to be done.—
Brittany Talarico,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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The 31-year-old Russian had a respectable scoring output — 18 goals, 18 assists — while establishing himself as one of the NHL’s best penalty killers.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Topline SpaceX’s filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission to take the company public added to a growing list of compensation rewards for CEO Elon Musk, whose record-breaking fortune could add even more billions after establishing a colony on Mars and a robot fleet, among others.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Berry singled and advanced to third on an error by Humphreys.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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Nothing against art, but much better than advanced placement calculus.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Crew members responded to the incident, initiating a search effort after the man plunged into the water, according to the cruise line.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The officers also were accused of failing to get authorization for the chase from a supervisor, and for initiating the chase in an unmarked squad car when CPD policy requires marked police cars to lead any vehicle pursuits.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Like some progressive consensus at the center, but that's not there.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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But California pushes its progressive tax system to the extreme.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, enabling new levels of efficiency while introducing important considerations around accuracy, oversight, and risk.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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His father was a machinery salesman who is sometimes credited with introducing the gasoline engine to north Arkansas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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“Pioneering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pioneering. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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