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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Gina Carano is a trailblazer in women’s mixed martial arts.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Gina Carano is a trailblazer in women’s mixed martial arts.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Wonder women in American history Who were most transformative female organizers, creators, activists, innovators, revolutionaries and trailblazers in American history?
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
This Black History Month, kids and adults are learning more about the trailblazers who became the first Black military aviators in the United States Armed Forces.
—Emily McLeod, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
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trailblazer
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trail·blaz·er
ˈtrā(ə)l-ˌblā-zər
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