trailblazer
noun
trail·blaz·er
ˈtrāl-ˌblā-zər 
1
: pioneer sense 2
a trailblazer in astrophysics
2
: one that blazes a trail to guide others : pathfinder
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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
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“Trailblazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trailblazer. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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trailblazer
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trail·blaz·er
ˈtrā(ə)l-ˌblā-zər
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