as in pioneer
someone who is the first to do something or be somewhere
The deep-sea explorer set out to discover shipwrecks long lost to history.
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Recent Examples of explorer
At the end, wintry explorers are rewarded with an outdoor fireplace and s’mores.
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Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
This can be seen in various examples, such as the photogenic plant drawings by the pioneer William Henry Fox Talbot, the botanical cyanotypes created by Anna Atkins, and the late 19th-century photographs of the vast natural landscapes in North America, captured by American explorer photographers.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
As a world explorer for over 45 years, Dobson has visited more than 90 countries and is highly experienced in exotic travel and extreme luxury adventures.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
View everything from landscapes and vintage mountaineering gear to displays on early female explorers and the challenges of building the railway.
—Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
This can be seen in various examples, such as the photogenic plant drawings by the pioneer William Henry Fox Talbot, the botanical cyanotypes created by Anna Atkins, and the late 19th-century photographs of the vast natural landscapes in North America, captured by American explorer photographers.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
As a world explorer for over 45 years, Dobson has visited more than 90 countries and is highly experienced in exotic travel and extreme luxury adventures.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
View everything from landscapes and vintage mountaineering gear to displays on early female explorers and the challenges of building the railway.
—Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explorer
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The menu lists 10 varieties of premium cuts, ranging from Japanese A5 wagyu striploin to bavette from Snake River Farms, known as pioneers of American wagyu.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Look for clinics that pioneer advancements rather than simply follow trends.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
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That’s why group tours, like Soul of Korea, are popular especially for solo travelers.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The greatest impact of the layoffs for travelers is expected to be on flight schedules, not safety.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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Along for the ride will be fellow adventurers Eric Philips of Australia, Jannicke Mikkelsen of Norway and Rabea Rogge of Germany.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Tribe, often regarded as a movement, has created a vibrant space for Black travelers to share stories, insights, and resources, helping to build a global network of adventurers.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Explorer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explorer. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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