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pioneering

[pahy-uh-neer-ing] / ˌpaɪ əˈnɪər ɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
futuristic
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST








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The mission would see him conduct pioneering research spanning human physiology and musculoskeletal adaptation, how prosthetics perform in microgravity, and how people move and balance in space.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

His pioneering rocket company SpaceX filed Wednesday for what’s expected to be the largest initial public offering in history, potentially raising at least $75 billion and valuing the company at well over $1 trillion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The technique traces back to English physicist Henry Cavendish, who conducted a pioneering gravity experiment in 1798.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

It makes sense to compare the debuts of the pioneering web browser and the AI agent, because the rallies that followed were driven by a similar need — the need for more speed.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

One scientist in particular, David Strayer, played a pioneering role, though he faced great opposition when he first started his work.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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