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Recent Examples of pioneering
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
For a pioneering English thespian, whose career has been largely defined by a character consumed with obsession, this particular project carries an unintended symbolism.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
The Germans also brought the art of classification to new heights of sophistication, culminating at the turn of the twentieth century with the pioneering work of Emil Kraepelin.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Kalifa, owner of Golden Era Hospitality, is one of the founders of El Patio, a pioneering venue for Latin rhythms and nightlife in Wynwood.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Scott was one of a pioneering generation of Black state lawmakers in Georgia, winning election to the state House in 1974 and the state Senate in 1982 before being elected to Congress.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Scott was one of a pioneering generation of Black state lawmakers in Georgia, winning election to the state House in 1974 and the state Senate in 1982 before being elected to Congress.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Scott was a pioneering Black lawmaker David Albert Scott was born in rural Aynor, South Carolina, on June 27, 1945, in the era of Jim Crow segregation.
—Bill Barrow, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
In the 1920s, the Recife Cycle (Ciclo do Recife) was a pioneering movement in silent cinema and one of the most productive crops of the century in the country, producing 13 features in 8 years.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The backstory Built by the late, great architect Kerry Hill for its first opening in 1993, The Datai Langkawi was one of Malaysia’s pioneering luxury jungle hideaways, and its reputation speaks volumes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Turner, Time Magazine’s Man of the Year in 1991, transformed the world of television, inventing 24-hour news with CNN and pioneering national basic cable.
—Tim Gray, Variety, 6 May 2026
Then there’s the work of the British surrealist photographer Madame Yevonde, whose pioneering work in the 1930s and ’40s Christie remembers discovering while assisting a friend studying at Central Saint Martins.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Hope’s pioneering days are not over.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
In 1971, the student newspaper the Colorado Daily developed into a free community newspaper in Boulder, Colorado, pioneering this type of newspaper in an American context, and more free newspapers appeared in the same state throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Apr. 2026
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of pioneering 1960s pop group The Ronettes, has died.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The doc about pioneering journalist Amy Goodman and her daily news broadcast Democracy Now!
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
For a pioneering English thespian, whose career has been largely defined by a character consumed with obsession, this particular project carries an unintended symbolism.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
The Germans also brought the art of classification to new heights of sophistication, culminating at the turn of the twentieth century with the pioneering work of Emil Kraepelin.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Kalifa, owner of Golden Era Hospitality, is one of the founders of El Patio, a pioneering venue for Latin rhythms and nightlife in Wynwood.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Scott was one of a pioneering generation of Black state lawmakers in Georgia, winning election to the state House in 1974 and the state Senate in 1982 before being elected to Congress.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Scott was one of a pioneering generation of Black state lawmakers in Georgia, winning election to the state House in 1974 and the state Senate in 1982 before being elected to Congress.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Scott was a pioneering Black lawmaker David Albert Scott was born in rural Aynor, South Carolina, on June 27, 1945, in the era of Jim Crow segregation.
—Bill Barrow, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
In the 1920s, the Recife Cycle (Ciclo do Recife) was a pioneering movement in silent cinema and one of the most productive crops of the century in the country, producing 13 features in 8 years.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
A little more than three years since NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter ended its pioneering mission at Mars, engineers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California are designing next-generation Martian rotorcraft to carry heavier payloads longer distances through the planet’s low-density atmosphere.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The backstory Built by the late, great architect Kerry Hill for its first opening in 1993, The Datai Langkawi was one of Malaysia’s pioneering luxury jungle hideaways, and its reputation speaks volumes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Turner, Time Magazine’s Man of the Year in 1991, transformed the world of television, inventing 24-hour news with CNN and pioneering national basic cable.
—Tim Gray, Variety, 6 May 2026
Then there’s the work of the British surrealist photographer Madame Yevonde, whose pioneering work in the 1930s and ’40s Christie remembers discovering while assisting a friend studying at Central Saint Martins.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Hope’s pioneering days are not over.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
In 1971, the student newspaper the Colorado Daily developed into a free community newspaper in Boulder, Colorado, pioneering this type of newspaper in an American context, and more free newspapers appeared in the same state throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Apr. 2026
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of pioneering 1960s pop group The Ronettes, has died.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The doc about pioneering journalist Amy Goodman and her daily news broadcast Democracy Now!
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pioneering
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But as the war progressed, the Red Army phased out most of its pre-war tanks in favor of the revolutionary medium tank, the T-34.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Kneecap have skillfully put their manifesto and a detailed rundown of last year’s experiences on their new album, Fenian, whose title, taken from the name of a 19th century Irish revolutionary movement, signals its controversial content.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
6 May 2026
Verb
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His ambitious philanthropic pursuits included founding the Turner Foundation, which champions environmentalism.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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In addition to founding CNN, the first 24-hour cable news network, Turner launched multiple TV and entertainment brands -- including Cartoon Network, TNT and Turner Classic Movies.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The close approach, known as a lunar flyby, was a trailblazing moment in spaceflight, taking astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Victor Glover of NASA, as well as Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency, the farthest any human has been from Earth.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2026
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There's no doubt there's more trailblazing to be done.—
Brittany Talarico,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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His first year has been one of adjustment, centered on establishing himself in the role and turning his American roots into assets, along with his time in Latin America.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Even so, the coincidence feels like an anointing, long overdue for someone who has spent decades in just about every beloved franchise, quietly establishing himself as the most important—or at least prolific—person in genre entertainment.—
James Grebey,
Time,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The ReCAM project aims to change this by using advanced technology and AI to process this dirt locally, turning it directly back into high-grade battery components.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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But experts have urged caution around the release of the new files, warning that UAP videos are often misinterpreted and mischaracterized by those unfamiliar with advanced military technology.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Embiid has long leaned into contact, often initiating it to get to the line.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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More than 10,000 Marines from expeditionary units are now in theater, giving Trump the option to launch limited ground operations, such as seizing a small stretch of coastline or initiating an assault on Kharg Island, the hub of Iran’s oil industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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European dance music rhythms collide with contemporary hip-hop deliveries and progressive metal bass undertones as if they were always meant to coalesce.—
Miki Hellerbach,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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While progressive Democrats are pushing to tax billionaires and close corporate loopholes, Republicans are warning that squeezing job creators will severely damage Illinois’ economy.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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For farm-fresh eggs with a little debris on the shell, a dry cloth is all that is needed—introducing water can push bacteria inward through the porous shell rather than clearing it away.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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The incorporation of UAVs into regular military operations marked a paradigm shift in the conduct of warfare, introducing new tactical possibilities, strategic dilemmas, and ethical debates that continue to evolve.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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