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as in pioneers
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 colonists
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 trailblazers
The former Vice President’s choice to spotlight his work this evening, on a night all about celebrating the accomplishments of successful Black trailblazers in this country, was also clearly intentional—and a fitting touch, no less.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
Hosted by journalist and media personality Segun Oduolowu, the event aims to become the next staple in the beauty world where legends and trailblazers coexist under one roof.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025 gathered hundreds of young entrepreneurs and trailblazers from a growing network of 30 Under 30 Asia list alumni (2016-2025) for three days of panel discussions, networking opportunities, food tastings, music performances and more.
—Forbes Asia Team, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
An iconoclastic director who was, like Teresa, born and raised in Skopje, Mitevska is among the trailblazers who paved the way for a younger generation of Balkan women behind the camera.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
This year’s ceremony promises unforgettable moments, celebrating icons who have left an indelible mark on fashion history alongside the trailblazers defining its future.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Now, following Swift’s reclaiming of her masters in May 2025, many are drawing parallels between the two female trailblazers and theorizing that Track 2 might be a nod to their similarities.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Hallmark is bringing back one of its Crown Media trailblazers.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
The venerated athlete and seven-time Grand Slam champion wore a custom ERL tennis kit, featuring historic tennis whites and a sartorial nod to one of the sport’s greatest trailblazers.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
Hosted by journalist and media personality Segun Oduolowu, the event aims to become the next staple in the beauty world where legends and trailblazers coexist under one roof.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025 gathered hundreds of young entrepreneurs and trailblazers from a growing network of 30 Under 30 Asia list alumni (2016-2025) for three days of panel discussions, networking opportunities, food tastings, music performances and more.
—Forbes Asia Team, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
An iconoclastic director who was, like Teresa, born and raised in Skopje, Mitevska is among the trailblazers who paved the way for a younger generation of Balkan women behind the camera.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
This year’s ceremony promises unforgettable moments, celebrating icons who have left an indelible mark on fashion history alongside the trailblazers defining its future.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Now, following Swift’s reclaiming of her masters in May 2025, many are drawing parallels between the two female trailblazers and theorizing that Track 2 might be a nod to their similarities.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Hallmark is bringing back one of its Crown Media trailblazers.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
The venerated athlete and seven-time Grand Slam champion wore a custom ERL tennis kit, featuring historic tennis whites and a sartorial nod to one of the sport’s greatest trailblazers.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trailblazers
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The leaders and companies that accomplish this will remember 2025-2030 not for jobs lost, but for becoming pioneers of the age of human-AI partnerships, reshaping entire industries.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, human pioneers utilizing AI can initiate the process of relocating mining and industry off the planet, and, working together, enable us to expand the domain of life.—
Rick Tumlinson,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Pairing apple pie and cheddar cheese is an American tradition that began with English colonists and persists today in the Northeast and Midwest.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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European colonists in America killed beavers primarily for their furs and for their scent glands, which were (and are) used in perfumes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This holiday celebrates the histories, cultures, and perspectives of Indigenous peoples and their ancestors who lived in America before European explorers arrived.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Media outlets like National Geographic and polar explorers questioned whether some of his claims were embellished (which O'Brady forcefully denied) and criticized the all-land route that included traveling on pre-existing tracks.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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But the real story is the people, the pioneers who had an idea, and the settlers who turned it into a legacy.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ringneck pheasants were established 20 years later, and most of the new settlers became pheasant hunters rather than grouse hunters.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Trailblazers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailblazers. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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