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
Maritime explorers like Ferdinand Magellan and Vasco da Gama.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
And in America’s 19th century western expansion, the largest mountain in the Teton Range was too alluring for explorers to pass up.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
But long before these explorers touched foot on Wyoming’s soil, Native American tribes were already thriving there, living on the land and honoring its sanctity.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Some residents have worried the mysterious explorers captured on video were up to something nefarious.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
And in America’s 19th century western expansion, the largest mountain in the Teton Range was too alluring for explorers to pass up.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
But long before these explorers touched foot on Wyoming’s soil, Native American tribes were already thriving there, living on the land and honoring its sanctity.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Some residents have worried the mysterious explorers captured on video were up to something nefarious.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explorer
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According to Baseball Almanac, former Yankees pitcher, collegiate standout and Olympic baseball pioneer Al Closter has died at the age of 84.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Begue’s family bought land around Tujunga and La Crescenta in 1882, and later, Begue was an early pioneer and one of the first forest rangers in what would later become Angeles National Forest.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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All rooms also include a RoomBar, a mini-bar reimagined for the high-performance traveler featuring artisanal cocktails, functional superfoods, and wellness accessories for the property’s AM + PM Rituals Program.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Natural Bridge’s sweeping scenery also welcomes travelers seeking an easier route.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The Disclosure Day actor, 56, and British adventurer Bear Grylls, 51, skydive over the Irish Sea for the season finale of Bear Grylls Is Running Wild, which airs Tuesday, June 9, on FOX.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The Multi-Rack variant also comes with a stain-resistant load area floor and is designed to double as an effective tiny adventurer, DIY transporter, everyday bag carrier and all-around cargo workhorse.—
C.C. Weiss
May 19,
New Atlas,
19 May 2026
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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
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Murphy, the traditional voyager, is Native Hawaiian.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Explorer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explorer. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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