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Definition of trailblazer
1 : pioneer 2 a trailblazer in astrophysics
2 : one that blazes a trail to guide others : pathfinder
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The teen driver of the trailblazer and a passenger both were taken to UAB Hospital.
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The Tehran native was also a trailblazer as a woman in the field, winning the Fields Medal in 2014 and breaking the award's streak of 52 consecutive male recipients.
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Palmer is the sole surviving member of fellow prog-rock trailblazers Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
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As the search for the famed trailblazer enters its eighth decade, here’s a look at Amelia Earhart's life and what to know about her legacy: Who was Amelia Earhart?
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From his contribution to the field of onion rings to his avant-garde fashion sense, Fieri is an untouchable cultural trailblazer.
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The man who helped present the award was another trailblazer, the nation's first black president, Barack Obama.
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The man who helped present the award was another trailblazer, the nation’s first black president, Barack Obama.
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The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau is a trailblazer in LGBTQ tourism and marketing.
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First Known Use of trailblazer
1908
TRAILBLAZER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of trailblazer for English Language Learners
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: a person who makes, does, or discovers something new and makes it acceptable or popular
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: a person who marks or prepares a trail through a forest or field for other people to follow
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