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Recent Examples of pioneering
Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The shift in women's sports is both gratifying and bittersweet for players and coaches from the pioneering schools that helped spark this current growth.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The Marciano Art Foundation (MAF) is currently hosting BRUCE CONNER / RECORDING ANGEL, a major exhibition dedicated to the pioneering experimental films of the late multidisciplinary artist Bruce Conner.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Chen became the digital officer for an LGBT activism nonprofit, building one of the most pioneering advocacy websites across Europe at the time.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Long Rife was among the most prolific of the pioneering players.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
André Breton was a French poet, writer, and theorist, best known as a pioneering Surrealist and Dadaist.
—Jarrett Earnest, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2026
The al-Nahyan family is the hereditary monarchy of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, which has increased its natural resource wealth with its pioneering sovereign wealth fund, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
—David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Some have likened coach Deion Sanders’ early Colorado tenure to that of the pioneering college basketball coach John Thompson, whose Georgetown Hoyas were an anomaly on a predominantly white campus but garnered the unwavering support of the hip hop and Black community.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
The content creator is known online, not only for her unique and pioneering vlog style, but also for her sartorial style.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
That name came from churches in Akron, Ohio, which are credited with pioneering the architectural style.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Ticketron changed this in 1969, pioneering computerized ticketing and greatly expanding ticket distribution through network kiosks across various retail outlets, such as department stores.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Her lab is pioneering colorful interactive models developed with an advanced MRI scan and other data from each patient.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
While the majority of the animation came from his own work, Hardcastle reached out to animator David Daniels, known for pioneering the use of an animation technique called strata cut in which a 3D object made of clay is chipped away and photographed to reveal new layers, creating movement.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
He is best known for his pioneering discovery of human retroviruses, including HIV as the cause of AIDS.
—Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
After a detour studying the humanities, he was admitted to the National College of Art and Design, in Bergen, which housed the country’s pioneering institute for the study of photography.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The plan, known as Project Chariot, generated intense debate, as well as a pioneering environmental study of Arctic food webs.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The shift in women's sports is both gratifying and bittersweet for players and coaches from the pioneering schools that helped spark this current growth.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The Marciano Art Foundation (MAF) is currently hosting BRUCE CONNER / RECORDING ANGEL, a major exhibition dedicated to the pioneering experimental films of the late multidisciplinary artist Bruce Conner.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Chen became the digital officer for an LGBT activism nonprofit, building one of the most pioneering advocacy websites across Europe at the time.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Long Rife was among the most prolific of the pioneering players.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
André Breton was a French poet, writer, and theorist, best known as a pioneering Surrealist and Dadaist.
—Jarrett Earnest, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2026
The al-Nahyan family is the hereditary monarchy of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, which has increased its natural resource wealth with its pioneering sovereign wealth fund, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
—David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Some have likened coach Deion Sanders’ early Colorado tenure to that of the pioneering college basketball coach John Thompson, whose Georgetown Hoyas were an anomaly on a predominantly white campus but garnered the unwavering support of the hip hop and Black community.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Orta is a frequent early adopter of pioneering dye technologies.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
The content creator is known online, not only for her unique and pioneering vlog style, but also for her sartorial style.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
That name came from churches in Akron, Ohio, which are credited with pioneering the architectural style.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Ticketron changed this in 1969, pioneering computerized ticketing and greatly expanding ticket distribution through network kiosks across various retail outlets, such as department stores.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Her lab is pioneering colorful interactive models developed with an advanced MRI scan and other data from each patient.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
While the majority of the animation came from his own work, Hardcastle reached out to animator David Daniels, known for pioneering the use of an animation technique called strata cut in which a 3D object made of clay is chipped away and photographed to reveal new layers, creating movement.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
He is best known for his pioneering discovery of human retroviruses, including HIV as the cause of AIDS.
—Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
After a detour studying the humanities, he was admitted to the National College of Art and Design, in Bergen, which housed the country’s pioneering institute for the study of photography.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pioneering
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The futuristic dream is no longer quite as revolutionary.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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These five artists have combined their Indigenous roots with revolutionary artistic techniques to preserve their cultures in the face of adversity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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McHugh, who joins CAA after serving as founding agent at United Talent Agency’s ventures group, will work across film, television, music, sports and digital talent to build global consumer brands and businesses.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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The pair will support the subsidiary’s founding mission to develop and produce projects in the UK and across Europe.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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 iconic actress — renowned for playing Sandra Clark on the '80s sitcom 227 — not only graced our screens for decades with unparalleled talent but also stands tall as the trailblazing first Black actress to clinch an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1987.—
Clay Cane,
Peoplemag,
3 Feb. 2024
Verb
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Once soil health improves, many gardeners find that digging individual planting holes is sufficient for establishing crops.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Angine de Poitrine are more like Meshuggah or Dawn of Midi, establishing a meter and then creating rhythmic illusions using creative bursts of syncopation.—
Christopher R. Weingarten,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling The Aurora Luxe Cooling mattress from Brooklyn Bedding excels at temperature regulation courtesy of its advanced cooling technologies and breathable hybrid construction.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office credited the breakthroughs to forensic genealogy, a process that combines advanced DNA sequencing with traditional genealogical research to locate living relatives.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Leo, who studied canon law, has spent much of his first eleven months in office assessing the Vatican internally, like a new chief executive getting to know a firm’s culture before initiating strategies for optimal performance.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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So when, in December 2025, thousands of ICE agents descended upon the Twin Cities, initiating two months of unrest and violence, restaurants were not at the forefront of the headlines, but acutely absorbing its impact.—
David Farley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the oil industry blames California's progressive policies for driving them out.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Sunshine died March 15 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, after a battle with progressive supranuclear palsy, a family spokesperson announced.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The showrunner revealed that the upcoming fourth season will mark a creative reset, introducing a fresh narrative while keeping the ensemble cast intact.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
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Netflix picked up the first two seasons of Sullivan’s Crossing two months later, introducing a broader audience to the show based on the best-selling novel series by Robyn Carr.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Pioneering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pioneering. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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