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pioneers

NOUN

person who finds a new place, founds something

Synonyms

STRONG

colonist colonizer developer explorer founder guide homesteader immigrant innovator leader pathfinder pilgrim scout settler squatter trailblazer

WEAK

frontier settler

VERB

invent; lay the groundwork

Synonyms

STRONG

begin colonize create develop discover establish explore found initiate instigate institute launch originate prepare spearhead start

WEAK

go out in front map out open up show the way take the lead trailblaze

Antonyms

STRONG

cease complete conclude destroy die end finish halt ignore neglect prevent ruin stop terminate

Example Sentences

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The grocer was founded in 1966 by Japanese immigrants Michio and Aveline Kushi — pioneers of the natural-foods macrobiotic movement — who began selling imported organic goods out of their Boston home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss are among the bitcoin pioneers betting big on the so-called privacy token, which lets users shield their transaction details.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Tributes have been paid to a musician and business innovator described as "one of the true pioneers of British musical equipment", who has died aged 77.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

"You've really inspired the entire world," Trump said, calling them "modern-day pioneers" who have "a lot of courage."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Carl N. Karcher is one of the fast food industry’s pioneers.

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser