Synonyms for
Pioneered
Definition
To be the first to do something or explore a new area.
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Common collocations
- pioneered a new approach
- pioneered research
- pioneered the development
- pioneered the field
- pioneered the technology
- pioneered the movement
- pioneered the way
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Usage note
Pioneered implies being the first to do something significant. It is often used in contexts of innovation, exploration, or establishing new methods.
Example sentences
- Sally pioneered the idea of having a community garden.
- The Wright brothers pioneered aviation by building the first airplane.
- Marie Curie pioneered the study of radioactivity.
- Steve Jobs pioneered the personal computer industry.
- The explorers pioneered a new trade route to Asia.
Quotes
"To be a pioneer you must be willing to take risks, to challenge the status quo, and to blaze new trails." - Alex Morritt
"The only way to do something in depth is to work hard. The moment you start being in love with what you're doing, and thinking it's beautiful or rich, then you're in danger." - Miuccia Prada
"A pioneer is not someone who opens the door, but someone who walks through it." - Daniel Boone