Thesaurus results for EXPLORER

explorer

noun

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 Covering just 24 acres, explorers make the most of the water and surrounding terrain. —

Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026 The hidden history of Black explorers There have been many Black explorers in American history. —

Craig Fehrman, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026 Inside a section known as the Sulfur Cave, located 50 meters (164 feet) from the cave entrance in a permanently dark passage, the explorers encountered the sprawling structure. —

Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026 For hikers, photographers and explorers, that could mean covering more ground, carrying more gear, or simply finishing a long day with less strain on the body. —

New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for explorer

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Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died Thursday of prostate cancer in Pennsylvania, according to his lawyer.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Other exhibits highlight the musical roots of rock and roll, going deep on both early pioneers and legends of the genre (there are specific areas dedicated to Janis Joplin, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Jimi Hendrix).

— Paul J. Heney, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026