explorer

noun

Definition of explorernext
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 name began appearing on European explorers' maps in the 1660s. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 On the video, Smith traced the Texas longhorn’s heritage to cattle early Spanish explorers brought to the Americas in the late 15th century. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 Police sources say these may be treasure hunters or urban explorers. — Alice Gainer, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 From gentle ridge walks with panoramic valley views to high-altitude summit pushes, every level of explorer is catered to. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for explorer
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  1. pioneer
  2. traveler
  3. adventurer
  4. voyager
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  • The veterans, the pioneers who’ve been in organic cotton for decades, and the new faces arriving with fresh energy.
    — Bart Vollaard, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Rob Almond is the CEO of NEST, a pioneer of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) in North America.
    — Rob Almond, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of pioneer
Noun
  • The space also transforms to help travelers get the most out of their trip.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The southern Sinai peninsula is a popular tourist destination, with many travelers visiting the region to snorkel and dive in the Red Sea, the outlet reported.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of traveler
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  • The Sun Trip was founded in France in 2013 by adventurer Florian Bailly, who three years earlier had ridden a solar e-bike solo from France to Japan.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This was one aspect of Parton, the adventurer whose insistent self-respect would carry her beyond any limitations others tried to impose on her.
    — Ann Powers, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of adventurer
Noun
  • These seven hotels and experiences are for the active voyager who is never too far from their golf clubs, knows where all the best tennis courts are and is always game for a new sport.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Through each voyager’s distinct perspective, the book explores artificial intelligence, social media, and the effects of extended isolation.
    — Alexandra Oliva, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Definition of voyager

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“Explorer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explorer. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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