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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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The neo-soul pioneer treated fans to a journey through her extensive catalog of hits, each song delivered with her signature blend of spiritual intensity and playful irreverence.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Jennings was already a country music legend before joining the show, as a pioneer of the outlaw country movement alongside artists like Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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The courage that the colonists had, hungry for freedom, to start a new life here.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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But first consider the majority of the text of the Declaration: a stirring enumeration of specific grievances by the American colonists against the British crown.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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