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
These robotic explorers have uncovered fascinating details about Martian soil, climate, and even organic molecules.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The week ends with the moon in Sagittarius, lighting up our inner explorer.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
The two French explorers, Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette, were only temporary passersby, Joseph added.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Colossal Cave has a long history of use, including by Indigenous people, early explorers and even as a hideout for bandits.
—Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The week ends with the moon in Sagittarius, lighting up our inner explorer.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
The two French explorers, Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette, were only temporary passersby, Joseph added.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Colossal Cave has a long history of use, including by Indigenous people, early explorers and even as a hideout for bandits.
—Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explorer
Noun
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William Arruda is a keynote speaker, author, and personal branding pioneer.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Tech pioneers like Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos suggest space may be the next place to look.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Porter thinks airport lounges can be part of what’s offered to travelers, and won’t go away.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Benefits for Charlotte with Middle Eastern nonstop The new route is expected to create opportunities for people in Charlotte, from leisure travelers to business professionals.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The project takes place over the course of a year, showing the preparation required for the arduous experience as the climbers train alongside such prominent figures as Free Solo subject Alex Honnold and renowned adventurer Philip Henderson.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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The globetrotting adventurer was previously portrayed onscreen in two films by Angelina Jolie and in another by Alicia Vikander.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Explorer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explorer. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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