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Recent Examples of pioneering
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
Since emerging from San Francisco as a pioneering Afro-Latin-blues-rock force, Santana has created a signature sound that has resonated across generations.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
California, and specifically the Bay Area, was ground zero for the craft beer movement with pioneering breweries like Anchor Brewing, New Albion, Triple Rock, Buffalo Bill’s, Sierra Nevada, Pete’s Wicked Ales, Lagunitas and Russian River.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Frederick Wiseman, the pioneering documentary filmmaker whose penetrating, observational depictions of public institutions raised ethical issues and provoked social examination, has died.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
The Vanguard Award was bestowed upon Emmy-nominated make up artist Michael Johnston, a pioneering force in children’s and teen television for more than three decades.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The Vanguard Award was given to Emmy‑nominated make‑up artist Michael Johnston, a pioneering force in children’s and teen television for more than three decades.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
Also in 1976, Laporte opened a Paris boutique, totally dedicated to fragrance, a pioneering strategy for its time.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Sandler, 59, is set to receive the ASCAP Founders Award, which is presented to songwriters and composers who have made pioneering contributions to music by inspiring and influencing their fellow music creators, according to ASCAP.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Jessica Hill, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Starcow is a shop that is credited with pioneering French streetwear in 1996 by fusing the worlds of skateboarding and hip-hop.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The pioneering program started with a fleet of black and white robots from Starship Technologies tooling around the campus at the University of Illinois Chicago.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The frozen soil and ice collected beneath Camp Century provided scientists an early lengthy and detailed record of Earth’s climate from the last 100,000 years, pioneering the kind of paleoclimatologic research that showed how human activities are warming the planet.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Leonard Nimoy inspired an entire generation of space fans, sci-fi buffs and pioneering scientists with his portrayal of Spock, the first officer of the USS Enterprise in the original Star Trek series.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
That led the family to Jan Marshall (no relation), a pioneering Alström syndrome researcher in Bar Harbor, Maine, who helped diagnose Tucker’s sister.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
These pioneering astronomers relied on naked-eye observations to understand the cosmos.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Known as the foremost expert on chimpanzee research, Goodall's pioneering research and perspective on the natural world helped pave the way for female scientists today.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The fossils are destined for the Museum of the River, a pioneering zero-energy facility currently under construction in Niamey, the capital.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
Since emerging from San Francisco as a pioneering Afro-Latin-blues-rock force, Santana has created a signature sound that has resonated across generations.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
California, and specifically the Bay Area, was ground zero for the craft beer movement with pioneering breweries like Anchor Brewing, New Albion, Triple Rock, Buffalo Bill’s, Sierra Nevada, Pete’s Wicked Ales, Lagunitas and Russian River.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Frederick Wiseman, the pioneering documentary filmmaker whose penetrating, observational depictions of public institutions raised ethical issues and provoked social examination, has died.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
The Vanguard Award was bestowed upon Emmy-nominated make up artist Michael Johnston, a pioneering force in children’s and teen television for more than three decades.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The Vanguard Award was given to Emmy‑nominated make‑up artist Michael Johnston, a pioneering force in children’s and teen television for more than three decades.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
Also in 1976, Laporte opened a Paris boutique, totally dedicated to fragrance, a pioneering strategy for its time.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Sandler, 59, is set to receive the ASCAP Founders Award, which is presented to songwriters and composers who have made pioneering contributions to music by inspiring and influencing their fellow music creators, according to ASCAP.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Lusty Lady, a San Francisco strip club, was pioneering when its workers unionized in 1997, though it’s now closed.
—Jessica Hill, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Starcow is a shop that is credited with pioneering French streetwear in 1996 by fusing the worlds of skateboarding and hip-hop.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The pioneering program started with a fleet of black and white robots from Starship Technologies tooling around the campus at the University of Illinois Chicago.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The frozen soil and ice collected beneath Camp Century provided scientists an early lengthy and detailed record of Earth’s climate from the last 100,000 years, pioneering the kind of paleoclimatologic research that showed how human activities are warming the planet.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Leonard Nimoy inspired an entire generation of space fans, sci-fi buffs and pioneering scientists with his portrayal of Spock, the first officer of the USS Enterprise in the original Star Trek series.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
That led the family to Jan Marshall (no relation), a pioneering Alström syndrome researcher in Bar Harbor, Maine, who helped diagnose Tucker’s sister.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
These pioneering astronomers relied on naked-eye observations to understand the cosmos.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Known as the foremost expert on chimpanzee research, Goodall's pioneering research and perspective on the natural world helped pave the way for female scientists today.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pioneering
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In 1998, the firm expanded into furniture with Mario Bellini’s revolutionary Bellini chair, which was awarded the prestigious Compasso d’Oro design award in 2001.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, keep an eye and ear on Peter Neureuther, who exuded charisma and displayed a marvelous tenor voice as lovestruck revolutionary Marius.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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In addition to Chervinsky, the organization’s founding team is composed of policy counsel Brad Bourque, formerly an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell, and policy director Salah Ghazzal, previously policy lead at Variant.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Despite being one of the league’s founding clubs, FCD is still searching for its first MLS Cup, a contrast to reigning champion Inter Miami, which lifted the trophy in just its eighth year of existence.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 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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The iconic actress — renowned for playing Sandra Clark on the '80s sitcom 227 — not only graced our screens for decades with unparalleled talent but also stands tall as the trailblazing first Black actress to clinch an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1987.—
Clay Cane,
Peoplemag,
3 Feb. 2024
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Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion on Thursday establishing limits on when an outside investigation must take place following a Texas jail inmate’s death.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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Trump signed an executive order in December to push for a single regulatory framework for AI, establishing a litigation task force to challenge state AI laws, namely those led by Democratic lawmakers.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rosenblatt noted the improved ability to monetize streaming with its partnership with Amazon, a new ad tool for small and mid-sized businesses and tweaks made to the front page for advanced ads.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Everesse Built around advanced monopolar radiofrequency (RF), Everesse by Volnewmer is designed to lift and firm skin on the face and body in two sessions, spaced three months apart.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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The question now becomes how much, if at all, the heat will come off him after initiating his agency divestment.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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This change interacts with the magnets, increasing their magnetic field, and initiating a flow of new electricity through the coils.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Jackson was hospitalized in November and later diagnosed with a degenerative condition called progressive supranuclear palsy, CBS News reported.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Feb. 2026
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A day after the election, the National Anti-Corruption Commission found 44 progressive opposition lawmakers guilty for trying to amend lese majeste.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Experts recommend introducing fiber slowly, as for some people, adding too much right away can cause cramping, bloating and constipation.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom is introducing a bill that would ban selling booze to repeat DUI offenders.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Pioneering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pioneering. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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