trailblazer
noun
trail·blaz·er
ˈtrāl-ˌblā-zər 
1
: pioneer sense 2
a trailblazer in astrophysics
2
: one that blazes a trail to guide others : pathfinder
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The global superstar and cultural trailblazer is set to receive the prestigious ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards, taking place live on Monday, May 26.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 May 2025
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Footwear News, 23 May 2025
From the first mile to the last mile—and everything in between—we’re trailblazers in supply chain optimization and digitization.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 21 May 2025
In Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson, publishing on May 20 from Tiny Reparations Books, transgender author and artist Tourmaline explores the trailblazer and civil rights activist's life beyond Stonewall.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 20 May 2025
The global superstar and cultural trailblazer is set to receive the prestigious ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards, taking place live on Monday, May 26.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 May 2025
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trailblazer
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trail·blaz·er
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