groundbreakers

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plural of groundbreaker
as in pioneers

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  1. pioneers
  2. innovators
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  • From honoring industry pioneers with the Latin Music Legacy Award to bringing Tito Nieves and Luis Figueroa together to discuss the evolution of salsa, AARP was part of the conversations where culture, community and generations connect.
    — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But beyond icon status, Moncler praises its three leading ladies as pioneers.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of pioneers
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  • The challenge now is for brands to make this business case in time for innovators to survive, says American Circular Textiles founder Rachel van Metre Kibbe.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Repertory from innovators such as Israeli-American Ohad Naharin and Sweden’s Mats Ek left a lasting impact.
    — Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of innovators
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