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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 campaign positions New York City as a costar, alongside a roster of trailblazers who bring the collections to life.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
For the first time, six female executive trailblazers were also saluted.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Instead of being celebrated as trailblazers, these women are mocked by the press, underestimated by their colleagues, and belittled by society at large.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
From luxury real estate and revolutionary culinary experiences to groundbreaking marketing strategies and specialized financial services to game-changing retail products, these trailblazers are setting new standards for excellence throughout the Valley.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
For the first time, six female executive trailblazers were also saluted.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Instead of being celebrated as trailblazers, these women are mocked by the press, underestimated by their colleagues, and belittled by society at large.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
From luxury real estate and revolutionary culinary experiences to groundbreaking marketing strategies and specialized financial services to game-changing retail products, these trailblazers are setting new standards for excellence throughout the Valley.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trailblazers
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New Metric Media Founder & CEO, Mark Montefiore said Chris and Pat Kelly are podcast pioneers.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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There's a reason why a modern late-night program like Fallon's Tonight Show now has hip-hop pioneers The Roots as its house band.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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As late as 1776, only a third of colonists supported the Revolution wholeheartedly; a roughly equal amount remained loyal to the crown, and the remainder had yet to make up their minds.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra offers the technical performance and durability that hard-core explorers need.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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The search to find the caver explorers was made difficult due to heavy rain in the area, which caused rising water levels inside the cave, the organization said.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Led by President Mahmoud Abbas, who succeeded Arafat upon his death two decades ago, the PA's legitimacy has been beset by accusations of corruption, lack of elections and growing violence by Israeli settlers and armed Palestinian factions.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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In 1849, local Ho-Chunk Indians carried on a large trade of the fruit with early settlers in Juneau County.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Trailblazers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailblazers. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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