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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 explorers
There’s also a Carkol, a minecart-like creature, and a Sableye hoarding some jewels, plus some Pokémon fossils for eagle-eyed explorers.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
For more than 25 years, the orbital outpost has been occupied without interruption by a continuously rotating crew of intrepid explorers.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Read on to discover where to find the patches of night sky containing four famous robotic explorers, each of which has been paired with a bonus skywatching target!
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The southern Antarctic and northern Arctic were historically accessible only by explorers, who then paved the way for researchers, and were followed by rugged expedition travelers.
—Jillian Dara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
The explorers held a small celebration and called their landing spot Point du Mardi Gras.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 12 Jan. 2026
Those specifics aside, more stunningly, researchers discovered that these brave, early explorers of new worlds demonstrated a different way of moving than had been previously understood.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
The effect brings to mind a fortress of serenity crafted by the pirates and explorers who landed here centuries ago and vowed never to leave.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
The explorers held a small celebration and called their landing spot Point du Mardi Gras.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
For more than 25 years, the orbital outpost has been occupied without interruption by a continuously rotating crew of intrepid explorers.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Read on to discover where to find the patches of night sky containing four famous robotic explorers, each of which has been paired with a bonus skywatching target!
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The southern Antarctic and northern Arctic were historically accessible only by explorers, who then paved the way for researchers, and were followed by rugged expedition travelers.
—Jillian Dara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
The explorers held a small celebration and called their landing spot Point du Mardi Gras.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 12 Jan. 2026
Those specifics aside, more stunningly, researchers discovered that these brave, early explorers of new worlds demonstrated a different way of moving than had been previously understood.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
The effect brings to mind a fortress of serenity crafted by the pirates and explorers who landed here centuries ago and vowed never to leave.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
The explorers held a small celebration and called their landing spot Point du Mardi Gras.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explorers
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The city was founded by Mormon pioneers and built with a grid system that fans out from the Temple Square.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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For anyone who is looking, there are easy-to-find references to pioneers of the genre, particularly to artists associated with the rich cultural history of Taos and the rest of New Mexico.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2026
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With enticing descriptions and exquisite photography, the book is perfect for travelers to leaf through for destination inspiration.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Unlike many of the other luxury hotels in Tokyo, the Ritz-Carlton has a sizable Japanese clientele—both businessmen and domestic travelers enjoying some Tokyo time.—
Brandon Presser,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Explorers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explorers. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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