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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
Smith, 61, paid tribute to Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, who died on Tuesday at age 47, calling him a trailblazer for other players to follow.
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Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Boys ice hockey was the trailblazer for the concept, adopting the format in 1991.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
As part of the pregame ceremonies, the team will unveil a permanent display to honor former players and LGBTQ trailblazers Billy Bean and Glenn Burke.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
This past weekend, however, that same style buzz was injected into one of Santa Fe’s slower months—bringing together a unique crowd of Indigenous trailblazers and innovators that instantly livened up the city.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026
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Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Boys ice hockey was the trailblazer for the concept, adopting the format in 1991.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
As part of the pregame ceremonies, the team will unveil a permanent display to honor former players and LGBTQ trailblazers Billy Bean and Glenn Burke.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
This past weekend, however, that same style buzz was injected into one of Santa Fe’s slower months—bringing together a unique crowd of Indigenous trailblazers and innovators that instantly livened up the city.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trailblazer
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William Arruda is a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and personal branding pioneer.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Your mother, heroically, became a warrior and a frontierswoman, an explorer, a pioneer.—
Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Honey hunting became a popular pastime, as colonists tracked down wild colonies to harvest wax and honey like their ancestors back in Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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An agreement adopted by the First Continental Congress and signed by all 53 delegates that urged colonists to boycott British goods.—
Justin Adams,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Hotel Lucia is best-suited for the city explorers and culturally curious—travelers who like to get out and about and get around by foot, not rot in their rooms all day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The South Unit's badlands, deep-cut canyons, and sandy hoodoos allow modern explorers to see the allure of a wild North Dakota.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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“Trailblazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailblazer. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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