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 trailer opens with Bertie Gregory, the filmmaker and Nat Geo explorer who leads the new show, kneeling amongst a group of emperor penguins.
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
The Corolla Wild Horses, also known as Banker horses, are descendants of Spanish mustangs that were brought to the area by explorers more than 400 years ago.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Snowmobile excursions are ideal for seasoned winter explorers as well as those new to this type of adventure.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Timed to premiere at the start of Earth Month, the 30-minute weekly eco-adventure series is hosted by Harding, an international explorer known for the long-running PBS series Globe Trekker.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
The Corolla Wild Horses, also known as Banker horses, are descendants of Spanish mustangs that were brought to the area by explorers more than 400 years ago.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Snowmobile excursions are ideal for seasoned winter explorers as well as those new to this type of adventure.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Timed to premiere at the start of Earth Month, the 30-minute weekly eco-adventure series is hosted by Harding, an international explorer known for the long-running PBS series Globe Trekker.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explorer
Noun
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It’s been sweet watching the sound expand overseas, the seeds of inspo traveling way further than the pioneers intended.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2025
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Collins went on to join another funk pioneer: George Clinton, whose alternating bands Parliament and Funkadelic were innovating a looser, more improvisational and funnier style that would help define Black music in the ’70s.—
Steve Knopper,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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While traditional European dishes like pastas or paellas have beckoned foodies for years, travelers’ tastes are diversifying to account for their growing cultural curiosity.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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However, GetYourGuide is shifting the conversation by focusing on traveler engagement with experiences.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 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,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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Here are five additional pairs of shoes that also provide support for plus-size adventurers.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Explorer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explorer. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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