as in settlers
a person who settles in a new region
the hardships that the pioneers endured while taming the wilderness
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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 pioneers
Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For anyone who is looking, there are easy-to-find references to pioneers of the genre, particularly to artists associated with the rich cultural history of Taos and the rest of New Mexico.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Halprin is just one of many Bay Area pioneers to strive for innovation, accessibility and diversity in dance — helping to create a rich tradition here that has long nurtured all kinds of creative movement, dance lovers say.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
The tours will feature the pioneers, buildings, and legacies that have shaped the city’s soul, according to Mason Thompson, founder and CEO of Soul of Fort Worth.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
Chua is often credited as one of the pioneers of modern mixology in Singapore.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
As the industry grew, pioneers like Henry Ford increased production through new machinery and business management practices, such as the assembly line and vertical integration.
—Jeff Mayhugh, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
The pioneers of punk music did it because the mainstream crowd hated it.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The two were bandmates even before that in Jefferson Airplane, San Francisco’s psychedelic-rock pioneers.
—Air Mail, 3 Jan. 2026
Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
HackQuest pioneers this approach by creating comprehensive developer profiles on the blockchain.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
DiLoCoX pioneers a number of novel techniques, including pipeline parallelism, adaptive gradient compression, one-step-delay communication overlaps and local training, to create a decentralized AI training environment that scales to unprecedented heights.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
The city was founded by Mormon pioneers and built with a grid system that fans out from the Temple Square.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For anyone who is looking, there are easy-to-find references to pioneers of the genre, particularly to artists associated with the rich cultural history of Taos and the rest of New Mexico.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Halprin is just one of many Bay Area pioneers to strive for innovation, accessibility and diversity in dance — helping to create a rich tradition here that has long nurtured all kinds of creative movement, dance lovers say.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
The tours will feature the pioneers, buildings, and legacies that have shaped the city’s soul, according to Mason Thompson, founder and CEO of Soul of Fort Worth.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
Chua is often credited as one of the pioneers of modern mixology in Singapore.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
As the industry grew, pioneers like Henry Ford increased production through new machinery and business management practices, such as the assembly line and vertical integration.
—Jeff Mayhugh, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
The pioneers of punk music did it because the mainstream crowd hated it.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The two were bandmates even before that in Jefferson Airplane, San Francisco’s psychedelic-rock pioneers.
—Air Mail, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
Geese owes an attitudinal debt to the punk pioneers the Stooges.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
HackQuest pioneers this approach by creating comprehensive developer profiles on the blockchain.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
DiLoCoX pioneers a number of novel techniques, including pipeline parallelism, adaptive gradient compression, one-step-delay communication overlaps and local training, to create a decentralized AI training environment that scales to unprecedented heights.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pioneers
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The game eventually made its way to New England through English settlers, Moore explains.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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The settlers spoke a Polynesian language, practiced Polynesian customs, and left descendants who continue to.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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But the gun has more limited ammunition compared to semi-automatic pistols that can carry 10 to 17 founds or more.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
28 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Half the contestants would be the colonists; the others, the island’s indigenous inhabitants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Historically, it was meant to remedy something that was true in England, where the colonists came from, which was that the king or those empowered by the king could invade people’s homes at will.—
John E. Jones,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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After the freeze of nearly $800 million in federal research funds, the deal’s resolution both restores essential support for academic research and institutes new requirements intended to bolster anti-discrimination efforts—especially against anti-Semitism.—
Associate News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Nov. 2025
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In areas where our UDC system has been deployed, the grid operator instead institutes a brownout, cutting power by 90 percent.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 Jan. 2017
Verb
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The lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court focused narrowly on the condo’s declaration, or the legal document that establishes the condominium, and the language in it.—
Catherine Odom
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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Helping fans better understand who artists are and what inspires them establishes real connections that turn casual listeners into long-term fans.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The first reported royalties and milestone payments ($60M–$90M) as PowerCo initiates preparations for gigawatt-scale production.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The solar eclipse in Aquarius initiates a moment of awareness of the world around us and our personal goals.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Browsing gets assistant Gemini in Chrome introduces new creative tools as well.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bridgerton Season 4 finally introduces Benedict Bridgerton’s love interest, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), and her backstory is further explored in episode 2.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
29 Jan. 2026
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His brand, Wizard Wellness, launches Thursday on its website with sinus rinses, nasal sprays, nasal sticks and oral strips, plus bundles around routines with each.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The solar eclipse in Aquarius on February 17 launches you down a new timeline that will unfold over the next two years.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Pioneers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pioneers. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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