as in settler
a person who settles in a new region
the hardships that the pioneers endured while taming the wilderness
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as in first
coming before all others in time or order
the nation's pioneer institution for the education of African-Americans
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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
he single-handedly pioneered the university's institute for medical research
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Recent Examples of pioneer
Jenny Hall, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Chatman has large shoes to fill — Reese has earned consecutive Star-Telegram Coach of the Year honors as the pioneers have risen to the top of Texas basketball.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Some historians have suggested that the medieval papacy pioneered the concept of ambassadors, said Ben Wiedemann, lecturer at Cambridge University who specializes in the political role of the medieval papacy.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
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Noun
Junko Tabei was a pioneer whose tenacity helped a whole generation of women in mountaineering.
—Jenny Hall, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Chatman has large shoes to fill — Reese has earned consecutive Star-Telegram Coach of the Year honors as the pioneers have risen to the top of Texas basketball.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
Adjective
In tandem with the modernist movement of the 20th century was the Danish concept of functionalism; a design philosophy of form follows function, which was introduced by pioneer Danish architects like Poul Henningsen and Vilhelm Lauritzen.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
The study of salmon DNA for wound healing was originally pioneered in Italy in the 1980s, said Dr. Zakia Rahman, a clinical professor at Stanford’s School of Dermatology.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Some historians have suggested that the medieval papacy pioneered the concept of ambassadors, said Ben Wiedemann, lecturer at Cambridge University who specializes in the political role of the medieval papacy.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pioneer
Noun
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The remarkable resilience of Alaskans - indigenous and settlers alike – resonates will all visitors, and a strong connection to the land and resources is a common thread that binds them.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The settler spirit, much derided now, represented an awesome ability.—
Andrew Moore,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Christian Walker dressed, dwelled and debriefed there for the first 49 games of his Astros tenure.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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Neither was the British version of The Office, which launched in 2001, though that was among the first television series to run with it.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Along with Cepeda, Jenkins established the boutique production company Resurgent Pictures in 2022.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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On the ground floor there is also a window display dedicated to its signature web motif in green/red/green and in blue/red/blue established in the mid-1950s.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Virginia is recognized as the birthplace of American wine, since colonists attempted the craft in the early 17th century.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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The seeds that burst into the formation of a new country were planted as early as 1760 when Boston became the center of patriotic zeal and resistance to what some colonists felt was unfair treatment by the government of British King George III.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Biden's attorney jumped in to clarify that Hur's team had asked a speculative question that did not reflect Biden's initial answer.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Scheffler fired a 3-under 68 to climb into a tie for fifth place with Max Homa and Ryan Gerard at 5-under after the initial 36 holes.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Merlin founded the Perpetual Path Foundation, whose goal is to create quality financial education content for students.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The program was founded by Mary Jane Hender, a reading specialist with a doctorate in education, and the Rev. Gordon Butcher, a Presbyterian minister and reading activist.—
Gregory Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Mark Morgan,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Cruise emerged as Hollywood's foremost advocate for the theatrical experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, when theaters across the globe were staring down an uncertain future.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Casas said that any such accusations would still require further investigation, but that such information could potentially initiate probable cause.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Three months into a boycott initiated in response to Target’s decision to roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, the retailer has reported a decline in sales and profits.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Pioneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pioneer. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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