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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There’s nothing smooth or neatly tucked about being a trailblazer.
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
Martin, a champion trailblazer in the sport during her '90s heyday, became the first woman signed by Don King and also struggled with a troubled personal life behind the scenes, as previously reported by ESPN.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
Martin, a champion trailblazer in the sport during her '90s heyday, became the first woman signed by Don King and also struggled with a troubled personal life behind the scenes, as previously reported by ESPN.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
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trailblazer
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trail·blaz·er
ˈtrā(ə)l-ˌblā-zər
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