discoverers

Definition of discoverersnext
plural of discoverer
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Noun
  • Marco Polo’s Il milione gained widespread popularity among 13th- and 14th-century Europeans, and accounts from missionaries and explorers were published for audiences who often financed these voyages.
    Suzanne Dundas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The name, given by Spanish explorers, remained until 1850.
    Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • His melding of blues, country, and gospel music placed him among the foremost pioneers of rockabilly and ultimately defined the genre of rock and roll.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
  • The battle between two of the biggest AI pioneers, Musk and Altman, could shape the future of the emerging, but already wildly influential, technology.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • To participate, travelers must be 21 or older, the legal age to purchase alcohol in the United States.
    Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Travel experts suggest travelers should perform a cost-benefit analysis to see if the price of lounge access is worth the perks.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Discoverers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoverers. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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