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Recent Examples of pioneering
Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 June 2026
Meanwhile, a pioneering performer who is also a prominent critic of Israel also made history at the awards.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
Yet his broader impact was in the pioneering electoral coalition that carried him to victory across five terms — a mix of Black and Jewish voters, white yuppies, union members and key corporate leaders.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
This was the pioneering news magazine on American television dating back to the days almost of black and white TV.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Today, historians regard Reeves as a pioneering figure of the Old West.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
In the years since its release, it has become known as a pioneering American cookbook.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Dylan’s custom Fender Stratocaster reflects both his extraordinary creativity and the pioneering spirit of the American guitar maker.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Europa-Park has surged in popularity by mastering regional destination tourism, unique cultural programming and showcasing pioneering attractions.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 June 2026
By pioneering reusable rocket technology, SpaceX has systematically collapsed the cost of reaching orbit.
—Alexandra Vidyuk, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Doudna, who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020 with Emmanuelle Charpentier for this pioneering work, has been a prominent voice not only for its vast potential but also for its responsible and ethical use.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
Five years ago, KLM operated its very first pioneering e-SAF test flight to Madrid.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Analysts say that by pioneering reusable rockets, SpaceX has established a clear lead on competitors such as Blue Origin, led by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Elon Musk is bringing his pioneering business style to the IPO world this week when his rocket and satellite maker SpaceX goes public, in ways that no other company has.
—Manya Saini, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Nardo’s book traces the history of architecture and artwork in ancient Greece, from its inception to pioneering artists of the era.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Keep reading to learn what the ensemble from this pioneering drama has been up to in the last two-plus decades.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Adjective
The Thalberg, named for the pioneering MGM executive, goes to a creative producer whose body of work consistently reflects a high standard of motion picture production.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 June 2026
Meanwhile, a pioneering performer who is also a prominent critic of Israel also made history at the awards.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
Yet his broader impact was in the pioneering electoral coalition that carried him to victory across five terms — a mix of Black and Jewish voters, white yuppies, union members and key corporate leaders.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
This was the pioneering news magazine on American television dating back to the days almost of black and white TV.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Today, historians regard Reeves as a pioneering figure of the Old West.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
In the years since its release, it has become known as a pioneering American cookbook.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Dylan’s custom Fender Stratocaster reflects both his extraordinary creativity and the pioneering spirit of the American guitar maker.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Europa-Park has surged in popularity by mastering regional destination tourism, unique cultural programming and showcasing pioneering attractions.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
By pioneering reusable boosters that can land autonomously, the company slashed launch costs and ramped up its launch cadence—suddenly making low earth orbit more accessible to a broad range of customers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 June 2026
By pioneering reusable rocket technology, SpaceX has systematically collapsed the cost of reaching orbit.
—Alexandra Vidyuk, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Doudna, who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020 with Emmanuelle Charpentier for this pioneering work, has been a prominent voice not only for its vast potential but also for its responsible and ethical use.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
Five years ago, KLM operated its very first pioneering e-SAF test flight to Madrid.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Analysts say that by pioneering reusable rockets, SpaceX has established a clear lead on competitors such as Blue Origin, led by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Elon Musk is bringing his pioneering business style to the IPO world this week when his rocket and satellite maker SpaceX goes public, in ways that no other company has.
—Manya Saini, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Nardo’s book traces the history of architecture and artwork in ancient Greece, from its inception to pioneering artists of the era.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Keep reading to learn what the ensemble from this pioneering drama has been up to in the last two-plus decades.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pioneering
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What made this system truly revolutionary was the demonstration in 2012 that it could be reprogrammed with different pieces of guide RNA to edit virtually any genome in any species, and at a level of precision and ease that far surpassed existing gene-editing tools.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Her other books include Adèle, Sex and Lies, Country of Others and Watch Us Dance, which are the first and second parts of a trilogy of novels based on her family’s roots in revolutionary Morocco.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Verb
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It was initially called the Brooks Memorial Art Gallery, named for founding donor Bessie Vance Brooks.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
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Eight months later, Malcolm X was fatally shot inside New York’s Audubon Ballroom, the same location of the OAAU’s founding meeting.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 June 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
Verb
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Charged with establishing the firm as one of the more disruptive in the SE.—
Dean Trevelino,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The Geneva Accords of 1954, the international agreements that ended the First Indochina War, divided Vietnam by establishing the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), running north of the Bến Hải River.—
Pavlo Fedykovych,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Fable 5, in particular, marked the first time that Anthropic released such an advanced offering to the public, thanks to new safeguards that block responses in specific high-risk areas.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Even in the 1970s, the RAND Corporation, a US thinktank, was investigating how Dassault managed to field advanced fighter jets on time and at a cost well below US manufacturers.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Experts recommend initiating treatment as soon as the disease is suspected rather than waiting for laboratory confirmation, as early intervention can improve outcomes.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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In 2024, Jaylen Brown edged Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, 7-4, despite Tatum being the team’s best player all year, initiating the offense in the Finals and accumulating more points, rebounds and assists throughout the series.—
Mark Selig,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Geevarghese, the Our Revolution executive director, said local elections are often where political movements are first built, and that Mamdani has provided a blueprint for progressive candidates.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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And the man who held the keys to that arsenal just happened to be one of the most progressive presidents black America has ever known.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Engineers reached these figures by introducing a high-loading cathode with an areal capacity of 8mAh/cm2 into the company’s proprietary Solid Composite Electrolyte.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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For 90 years, Baker's has stayed true to form, allowing musicians to showcase their talents while introducing audiences to new sounds.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Pioneering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pioneering. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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