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explorer

noun

Definition of explorer

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 Christened Hanaa, the Evo 31 is a compact explorer designed to offer the space, comfort, and luxury typically associated with larger vessels. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026 The explorer was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, and since then, he’s stepped out of the public eye. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2026 Her musical influences, similarly incongruous on their face, stem from an era of digital music post-iTunes and pre-slop when casual internet explorers could cultivate a sprawling taste profile for free. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026 Fast forward to 2455, when a group of space explorers — led by Professor Brandon Lowe (Jonathan Potts) — discover the research facility and the frozen bodies. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for explorer

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National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum Located downtown, the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum dives deep into the region’s economic history, with exhibits that cover mining culture, pioneer life, and period photographs from the region.

— Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026
Julian Brodsky, a cable TV pioneer and financial guru who was a co-founding partner of Comcast more than 60 years ago, has died.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

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Years of background work, acting classes, plays and small film roles followed before 1923 gave him his breakthrough as Spencer Dutton, the adventurer at the heart of Sheridan’s Yellowstone prequel.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026
Surrounded by members of the media and well-wishers, British adventurer Karl Bushby (L) approaches his mother's house after completing the final portion of his journey in his home city of Hull, northeastern England.

— Ramy Inocencio, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of adventurer

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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

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