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Recent Examples of pioneering
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
The Germans also brought the art of classification to new heights of sophistication, culminating at the turn of the twentieth century with the pioneering work of Emil Kraepelin.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Kalifa, owner of Golden Era Hospitality, is one of the founders of El Patio, a pioneering venue for Latin rhythms and nightlife in Wynwood.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Scott was one of a pioneering generation of Black state lawmakers in Georgia, winning election to the state House in 1974 and the state Senate in 1982 before being elected to Congress.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Scott was one of a pioneering generation of Black state lawmakers in Georgia, winning election to the state House in 1974 and the state Senate in 1982 before being elected to Congress.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Scott was a pioneering Black lawmaker David Albert Scott was born in rural Aynor, South Carolina, on June 27, 1945, in the era of Jim Crow segregation.
—Bill Barrow, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
In the 1920s, the Recife Cycle (Ciclo do Recife) was a pioneering movement in silent cinema and one of the most productive crops of the century in the country, producing 13 features in 8 years.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
While the latest Monaco Chronograph pays homage to the historical codes of the watchmakers, the Monaco Evergraph is a reflection of the pioneering drive that crafted the original timepiece.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
In 1971, the student newspaper the Colorado Daily developed into a free community newspaper in Boulder, Colorado, pioneering this type of newspaper in an American context, and more free newspapers appeared in the same state throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Apr. 2026
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of pioneering 1960s pop group The Ronettes, has died.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The doc about pioneering journalist Amy Goodman and her daily news broadcast Democracy Now!
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Despite this, the differences in their younger, formative years uniquely informed each pioneering man's approach to public service.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Many of the world’s pioneering camera companies were located in Germany, where brands such as Voigtländer, Zeiss, Goerz, and Leica were all established before the First World War.
—J.s. Marcus, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026
The company is led by partners Mónica Trigo, a longtime international consultant and festival curator, and Javier Fernández, formerly of Blood Window, Ventana Sur’s pioneering genre platform.
—Roberto Prieto, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Reaching back into Hilton’s pioneering history, Nassetta says its expansion plans will one day take it back to three countries that previous moments of geopolitical turmoil forced it to leave.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
For a pioneering English thespian, whose career has been largely defined by a character consumed with obsession, this particular project carries an unintended symbolism.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
The Germans also brought the art of classification to new heights of sophistication, culminating at the turn of the twentieth century with the pioneering work of Emil Kraepelin.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Kalifa, owner of Golden Era Hospitality, is one of the founders of El Patio, a pioneering venue for Latin rhythms and nightlife in Wynwood.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Scott was one of a pioneering generation of Black state lawmakers in Georgia, winning election to the state House in 1974 and the state Senate in 1982 before being elected to Congress.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Scott was one of a pioneering generation of Black state lawmakers in Georgia, winning election to the state House in 1974 and the state Senate in 1982 before being elected to Congress.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Scott was a pioneering Black lawmaker David Albert Scott was born in rural Aynor, South Carolina, on June 27, 1945, in the era of Jim Crow segregation.
—Bill Barrow, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
In the 1920s, the Recife Cycle (Ciclo do Recife) was a pioneering movement in silent cinema and one of the most productive crops of the century in the country, producing 13 features in 8 years.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
While the latest Monaco Chronograph pays homage to the historical codes of the watchmakers, the Monaco Evergraph is a reflection of the pioneering drive that crafted the original timepiece.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Hope’s pioneering days are not over.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
In 1971, the student newspaper the Colorado Daily developed into a free community newspaper in Boulder, Colorado, pioneering this type of newspaper in an American context, and more free newspapers appeared in the same state throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Apr. 2026
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of pioneering 1960s pop group The Ronettes, has died.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The doc about pioneering journalist Amy Goodman and her daily news broadcast Democracy Now!
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Despite this, the differences in their younger, formative years uniquely informed each pioneering man's approach to public service.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Many of the world’s pioneering camera companies were located in Germany, where brands such as Voigtländer, Zeiss, Goerz, and Leica were all established before the First World War.
—J.s. Marcus, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026
The company is led by partners Mónica Trigo, a longtime international consultant and festival curator, and Javier Fernández, formerly of Blood Window, Ventana Sur’s pioneering genre platform.
—Roberto Prieto, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Reaching back into Hilton’s pioneering history, Nassetta says its expansion plans will one day take it back to three countries that previous moments of geopolitical turmoil forced it to leave.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pioneering
Adjective
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From Nasser to Khomeini, the region’s revolutionary ideologies have delivered only ruin.—
Danielle Pletka,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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The Orient Express may be synonymous with luxury train travel, but 140 years on from its revolutionary rail venture, the company is launching an opulent sailing yacht named the Orient Express Corinthian.—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jamie Kalven is founding executive director of the Invisible Institute, which was awarded two Pulitzer Prizes in 2024.—
Jamie Kalven,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Critics called the astronomical price out of touch, while resurfaced allegations against founding chef René Redzepi sparked protests.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 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
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Davis will lead Solbari’s wholesale strategy, building a national network of sales representatives, securing retail partnerships and establishing a seasonal wholesale cadence.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Her sister, Marsie Scharlatt, one of the estate’s executors, was tasked with establishing an archive of Wilke’s art and materials in Los Angeles, becoming the main contact for curators and galleries researching her work.—
Angelica Villa,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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With three Game 6s taking place on Thursday, two teams advanced to the second round.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Satellite images showed that Tehran’s main targets included advanced radar systems, communications systems and aircraft.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Equally troubling was the failure to build an international coalition before initiating hostilities.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The bank is initiating coverage the stock with a buy rating.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Knock on doors, raise money for progressive candidates, and mobilize your friends, neighbors, colleagues and acquaintances.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Despite taking a progressive stand on labor, the Church nonetheless defended industrialization and private-property rights, forging a middle way that rejected both unfettered capitalism and socialism.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Silberman’s active lifestyle played into his parenting style, introducing his children to his own hobbies such as tennis, chess and water-skiing.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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In response, Asia has been busy implementing a range of measures, from restricting energy use to introducing fuel subsidies, re-starting coal plants, and imposing export restrictions.—
Wendy Cutler,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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