pathfinders

noun

plural of pathfinder
as in explorers

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  1. explorers
  2. pioneers
Noun
  • The name began appearing on European explorers' maps in the 1660s.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • At the center was Tatunca Nara, who claimed to be its descendant and guide, but later became linked to the disappearance and deaths of several explorers.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of explorers
Noun
  • The festival also gave a nod to some of the industry’s women pioneers, such as Bikini Kill and Garbage.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Translated, Huang’s immense fortune will eventually pale by comparison to those that will follow from entrepreneurs building on his and other AI pioneers’ broad shoulders.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of pioneers
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“Pathfinders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathfinders. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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