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
In the pool bath, a Scott Zaragoza tondo of Jeff as a dapper explorer confronting a gargantuan Venus flytrap strikes a pitch-perfect note of weirdness.
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Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
The fourth launch in the brand's growing collection, inspired by beloved plush stuffy Joelle the Bigfoot, transforms her love of adventure into a wondrous scent for likeminded explorers.
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Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
These moves support a broader effort to use robotic vehicles to build up infrastructure that can be used by future human explorers on the moon.
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
So The Free's overall sleeping space is a bit snugger than others but not so snug as to deter ultralight backcountry explorers who are used to sleeping in minimalist shelters.
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New Atlas,
28 June 2026
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Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
The fourth launch in the brand's growing collection, inspired by beloved plush stuffy Joelle the Bigfoot, transforms her love of adventure into a wondrous scent for likeminded explorers.
—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
These moves support a broader effort to use robotic vehicles to build up infrastructure that can be used by future human explorers on the moon.
—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
So The Free's overall sleeping space is a bit snugger than others but not so snug as to deter ultralight backcountry explorers who are used to sleeping in minimalist shelters.
—
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for explorer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explorer
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As a kid, Grant was an Eagle scout, and essentially built a historical trail after discovering pioneer grave sites.
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The pioneer of the world’s largest Bitcoin asset treasury attended the president’s first crypto summit at the White House in March 2025.
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Average transaction values for travel are still high, more than $31,000, but travelers are scrutinizing their receipts and pushing back when rate hikes don't come with better service.
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
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Just like a certain adventurer with some mean, mean pride, Rush are currently embarking on their fiftieth anniversary tour, a prog-rock pilgrimage that will take them around the world and back for the next year.
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Whether your dad's an adventurer or casual explorer, this new slip-in style is a shoo-in to make your dad's Father's day — scratch that, his year.
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Through each voyager’s distinct perspective, the book explores artificial intelligence, social media, and the effects of extended isolation.
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Murphy, the traditional voyager, is Native Hawaiian.
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“Explorer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explorer. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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