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 film finds Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Zeppo invading a Long Island society party celebrating an explorer of Africa.
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Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
From self-driving smart trailers with auto-dumping waste tanks to on- and off-road explorers that bulge out in every direction possible to maximize living space, some truly jaw-dropping and inspiring camper vans, travel trailers, large motorhomes and expedition trucks emerged in 2025.
—New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2026
The program and its mentors are making an impact with students, like Officer Anthony Tacardon, who is an explorer alumnus.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
In the film, a group of explorers search through the Borneo jungle for a mystical flower believed to have massive potential in the field of medicine.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
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Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
From self-driving smart trailers with auto-dumping waste tanks to on- and off-road explorers that bulge out in every direction possible to maximize living space, some truly jaw-dropping and inspiring camper vans, travel trailers, large motorhomes and expedition trucks emerged in 2025.
—New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2026
The program and its mentors are making an impact with students, like Officer Anthony Tacardon, who is an explorer alumnus.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
In the film, a group of explorers search through the Borneo jungle for a mystical flower believed to have massive potential in the field of medicine.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explorer
Noun
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His father, Carl Reiner, was a legendary pioneer in television who created the iconic 1960s comedy, The Dick Van Dyke Show.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Chua is often credited as one of the pioneers of modern mixology in Singapore.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Designed with mild compression (8-15 mmHg), these won’t feel as constricting as socks with higher support, which might be preferred by some travelers.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Airlines canceled hundreds of flights, disrupting plans for thousands of travelers during a busy holiday weekend and in a region that experts say is among the most popular for travelers this time of year.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the northern reaches of Sweden near the Norwegian border, the Riksgränsen ski resort is a powdery paradise for every type of adventurer.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Loving father, fearless adventurer Chefitz and his wife came to Miami in 1974 for a job at Florida International University for Walli.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But in a Netflix carousel of hourlong specials, Morgan looks like a voyager from somewhere else entirely.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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The feeling was nothing short of liberatory, as any maiden voyager who falls under the Dionysian spell of the island will feel.—
Fran Tirado,
Them.,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Explorer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explorer. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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