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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
Alaskan became the original trailblazer of the hard-sided pop-up pickup camper concept, which has received some new attention in recent years.
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New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
That is the measure of a trailblazer.
—Olivia Almagro, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
For Republicans and Europe’s hard-right, Orbán is seen as a trailblazer.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Jennie Kim is a fashion trailblazer in every sense, IMO.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
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New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
That is the measure of a trailblazer.
—Olivia Almagro, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
For Republicans and Europe’s hard-right, Orbán is seen as a trailblazer.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Jennie Kim is a fashion trailblazer in every sense, IMO.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for trailblazer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trailblazer
Noun
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She was joined onstage by local legends Caetano Veloso, a tropicália pioneer, and his sister Maria Bethânia, one of the best-selling artists in Brazilian history.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
3 May 2026
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Another pioneer in single-vineyard selection Brunello is Tenute Silvio Nardi, which introduced its Vigneto Manachiara in 1995, followed by Vigneto Poggio Doria nine years later.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
3 May 2026
Noun
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In the centuries since colonists waged war against the crown, American’s attitudes toward the royals have shifted from hatred to adoration.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Courant has reported, most colonists were not exactly mesmerized by the notion of severing ties with the mother country.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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The name, given by Spanish explorers, remained until 1850.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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But back in 1872, the British explorer-historian William Winwood Reade had already forcefully made synthetic food a matter of sociocultural and ethical maturation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Trailblazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailblazer. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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