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Recent Examples of pioneering
David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Some have likened coach Deion Sanders’ early Colorado tenure to that of the pioneering college basketball coach John Thompson, whose Georgetown Hoyas were an anomaly on a predominantly white campus but garnered the unwavering support of the hip hop and Black community.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
Drawing richly on the subject’s own documentary works, the film is crafted with remarkable sensitivity and artistry, offering a profound insight into the pioneering experimental practice of Barbara Hammer.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Ditto at the rain-free Humphreys debuts of gospel-music legends The Blind Boys of Alabama, Brazilian music superstar Milton Nasciemento, solo guitarist Stanley Jordan, blues vocal dynamo Shemekia Copland, Portuguese fado singing star Mariza and, in 2017, the pioneering art-rock band King Crimson.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Getting Inspiration From Her Upbringing and Daughters With Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea, Harris aimed to pay tribute to her grandmother, Shyamala Gopalan, who was a pioneering scientist, researcher in the field of breast cancer, and mom to former Vice President Kamala Harris.
—Maressa Brown, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
In 1984, the owner of Calliope Studios invited Power to sit in as an engineer on a session for the pioneering Brooklyn rap outfit Stetsasonic.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026
Brutti cites Loie Fuller, whose Danse Serpentine became a pioneering cinematic marvel; Martha Graham; and Childs, who collaborated with the group during the pandemic.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
His father came to the United States from Mexico illegally then became a pioneering Mexican restaurateur in Los Angeles.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
So what's in store for the pioneering folks of Mars' Happy Valley colony?
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The Spa Union Club Hotel in West Lafayette is introducing pioneering AI- and robot-powered massage in Indiana.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Sean — Dell was instrumental in bringing computers to a wider audience by pioneering the direct-to-consumer model in the 1980s and 90s, offering custom built PCs.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The Overlook Film Festival is proud to present an extremely rare 4K screening of this hilarious and horrifying portrait of ambition gone off the rails from the late, pioneering cinema verité filmmaker Joel DeMott.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Richard Neutra’s pioneering 1928 Jardinette Apartments, a hidden modernist landmark, has been rescued from decades of decay through a complex $5 million-plus restoration.
—Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
After pioneering the skin-friendly makeup movement in 1995, their makeup still does more than most.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
The camp is a program of the Woodcraft Rangers, founded by author and naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton, whose pioneering Woodcraft Rangers program was a forerunner to groups such as the Boy Scouts.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The al-Nahyan family is the hereditary monarchy of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, which has increased its natural resource wealth with its pioneering sovereign wealth fund, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
—David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Some have likened coach Deion Sanders’ early Colorado tenure to that of the pioneering college basketball coach John Thompson, whose Georgetown Hoyas were an anomaly on a predominantly white campus but garnered the unwavering support of the hip hop and Black community.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
Drawing richly on the subject’s own documentary works, the film is crafted with remarkable sensitivity and artistry, offering a profound insight into the pioneering experimental practice of Barbara Hammer.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Ditto at the rain-free Humphreys debuts of gospel-music legends The Blind Boys of Alabama, Brazilian music superstar Milton Nasciemento, solo guitarist Stanley Jordan, blues vocal dynamo Shemekia Copland, Portuguese fado singing star Mariza and, in 2017, the pioneering art-rock band King Crimson.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Getting Inspiration From Her Upbringing and Daughters With Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea, Harris aimed to pay tribute to her grandmother, Shyamala Gopalan, who was a pioneering scientist, researcher in the field of breast cancer, and mom to former Vice President Kamala Harris.
—Maressa Brown, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
In 1984, the owner of Calliope Studios invited Power to sit in as an engineer on a session for the pioneering Brooklyn rap outfit Stetsasonic.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026
Brutti cites Loie Fuller, whose Danse Serpentine became a pioneering cinematic marvel; Martha Graham; and Childs, who collaborated with the group during the pandemic.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
His father came to the United States from Mexico illegally then became a pioneering Mexican restaurateur in Los Angeles.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
After a detour studying the humanities, he was admitted to the National College of Art and Design, in Bergen, which housed the country’s pioneering institute for the study of photography.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
So what's in store for the pioneering folks of Mars' Happy Valley colony?
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The Spa Union Club Hotel in West Lafayette is introducing pioneering AI- and robot-powered massage in Indiana.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Sean — Dell was instrumental in bringing computers to a wider audience by pioneering the direct-to-consumer model in the 1980s and 90s, offering custom built PCs.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The Overlook Film Festival is proud to present an extremely rare 4K screening of this hilarious and horrifying portrait of ambition gone off the rails from the late, pioneering cinema verité filmmaker Joel DeMott.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Richard Neutra’s pioneering 1928 Jardinette Apartments, a hidden modernist landmark, has been rescued from decades of decay through a complex $5 million-plus restoration.
—Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
After pioneering the skin-friendly makeup movement in 1995, their makeup still does more than most.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
The camp is a program of the Woodcraft Rangers, founded by author and naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton, whose pioneering Woodcraft Rangers program was a forerunner to groups such as the Boy Scouts.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pioneering
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Atlanta offers a unique laboratory where chefs test ideas to determine if temporary kitchens can transform into revolutionary restaurants.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Being able to pause a social media feed would be revolutionary.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The show, from Studio Oymo and Human Films, will receive a €50,000 ($58,000) prize after defeating 15 other projects for the award, which was the founding premise of the entire Series Mania conference.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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Watchmakers protect their founding narratives as intellectual property.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 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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Conservative Republicans were adamant, however, against establishing a precedent that allows Congress during the yearly appropriations process to fund some agencies within Homeland Security, but not others.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pietro Talini died in the early 1980s and Luigi Talini took over, establishing the nursery as a place for Sacramento gardeners and homeowners to find high-quality plants and helpful service.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Lightrocket | Getty Images Cybersecurity stocks slumped on Friday following a report that Anthropic is testing a powerful new artificial intelligence model that is more advanced in cyber capabilities and also presents potential security risks.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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With the right investment in advanced water treatment and responsible discharge practices, the industry can help protect the very ecosystems that make cruising possible.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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During the alleged assault, the victim managed to pull out a handgun, initiating a further struggle over the weapon.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment.—
Staff reports,
Florida Times-Union,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the movie, which was progressive for its time, the trans character attempts suicide after being subjected to emotional and physical abuse by the manipulative Sonny, who tries to make amends by going rogue and stealing money for their surgery.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This season, Major League Baseball is introducing something that once felt unthinkable.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ocean Aged at Sea has as many fans as detractors, so clearly Zoeller felt like expanding this concept—and introducing it to more consumers by partnering with a cruise ship line—was the right move.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Pioneering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pioneering. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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