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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
And that’s even despite his status in the U.K. as an early trailblazer for Black working class actors (Daniel Kaluuya has previously said that seeing Walters on the cover of a magazine in the mid-2000s was a major inspiration for him).
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 July 2025
Ashe was a trailblazer for Black tennis players, and Williams and her sister Serena have followed in his footsteps.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Being a trailblazer means being willing to explore this tool’s full potential, experiment boldly and rethink what’s possible.
—Anise Madh, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Bob Lehman, now an advocate and leader for San Diego’s museums and cultural institutions, is also a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ rights.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 July 2025
Ashe was a trailblazer for Black tennis players, and Williams and her sister Serena have followed in his footsteps.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Being a trailblazer means being willing to explore this tool’s full potential, experiment boldly and rethink what’s possible.
—Anise Madh, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Bob Lehman, now an advocate and leader for San Diego’s museums and cultural institutions, is also a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ rights.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trailblazer
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German production house Bavaria Fiction has become a green pioneer by securing validation for its headquarters under the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme, the world’s most demanding environmental management system, and ISO 14001 Certification.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Restaurant Ark: Holding a prestigious Michelin Green Star, Ark is a pioneer in vegan fine dining.—
Michele Robson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the eighteenth century, Spanish colonists discovered a cool and lush landscape managed by the native Tongva people in the village that became modern downtown.—
Sam Bloch
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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In 1595, English colonist and captain Sir Walter Raleigh landed in Trinidad.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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The ship would retrace the 19th-century journey of explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, who went in search of the most direct route to the Pacific from the Missouri River.—
Becky Cooper,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Aug. 2025
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One of a cave explorer’s most essential items is, of course, a headlamp.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Trailblazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailblazer. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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