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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The two first met when Gill, already a major country star, invited Grant, herself a hit-making trailblazer in Christian pop music, to appear as a guest on his Christmas TV special.
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Nancy Kruh, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
In addition to her role as a icon and trailblazer among female performers, she is also known for her relationship with Cobain, who passed away in 1994 after committing suicide.
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The 25 lots once owned by Miller, a beauty industry trailblazer, generated almost $216 million with fees.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Amid a growing distrust in the media and a reliance on influencers to be cultural trailblazers, Rauchberg says young people are starting to see homestead creators as role models, or at least someone worth admiring.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
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Nancy Kruh, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
In addition to her role as a icon and trailblazer among female performers, she is also known for her relationship with Cobain, who passed away in 1994 after committing suicide.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2024
The 25 lots once owned by Miller, a beauty industry trailblazer, generated almost $216 million with fees.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Amid a growing distrust in the media and a reliance on influencers to be cultural trailblazers, Rauchberg says young people are starting to see homestead creators as role models, or at least someone worth admiring.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
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trailblazer
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