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as in pioneer
a person or group that originates new concepts, styles, and techniques
The Beatles are recognized as some of the greatest trailblazers of rock music.
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as in colonist
a person who settles in a new region
The Mayflower brought with it a group of European trailblazers, determined to make a home of that land dubbed "New England."
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Recent Examples of trailblazer
Highlights include a family-friendly reading about Navy veteran and trailblazer Harvey Milk, a dedicated Teen Corner and a Military Family Lounge with refreshments.
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
Emily was such a trailblazer, especially at that time and on that network.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
The Legacy Of Gail Kim Gail Kim is a trailblazer in modern women's wrestling.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
If the organization hasn't prioritized Juneteenth, consider being the trailblazer, creating a more inclusive space.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
Emily was such a trailblazer, especially at that time and on that network.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
The Legacy Of Gail Kim Gail Kim is a trailblazer in modern women's wrestling.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
If the organization hasn't prioritized Juneteenth, consider being the trailblazer, creating a more inclusive space.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trailblazer
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Dora Maar, Sabine Weiss and Lee Miller were early pioneers of photography affording these exceptional women independent careers.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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This achievement serves as a clear testament to the hard work and dedication Choi has invested in becoming a pioneer in reducing health disparities and improving access to health services.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The colonists settled mainly in the Colorado and Brazos river basins.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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For millennia, Indigenous peoples in North America, and later European colonists, derived part of their year-round sustenance from juneberry.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 June 2025
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As early as 1585, English explorers were aware of the area, and the state’s first settlement, Bath, is only 15 miles away.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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While cave explorers and the Mammoth Cave region at large would always remember his name, the world moved on from, arguably, the first viral news story of the 20th century.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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“Trailblazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailblazer. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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