trailblazer

noun

trail·​blaz·​er ˈtrāl-ˌblā-zər How to pronounce trailblazer (audio)
1
: pioneer sense 2
a trailblazer in astrophysics
2
: one that blazes a trail to guide others : pathfinder

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The performance will include storytelling, dramatic reenactments, and multimedia presentations about Buchanon’s journey from Oceanside to the NFL and his contributions as a trailblazer in Black history. San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025 Honoring trailblazers across industries, the NAACP awarded Vice President Kamala Harris the Chairman’s Award, while Dave Chappelle received the President’s Award for his influence in comedy. Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Feb. 2025 Holmes joins an elite group of less than 100 trailblazers and icons responsible for creating the modern whiskey world, including Buffalo Trace’s Elmer T. Lee, Wild Turkey’s Jimmy Russell, and Heaven Hill’s Parker Beam, among others. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 From the trailblazer behind the first-ever Black Barbie, Kitty Black Perkins, to emerging designers, the initiative seals Barbie’s commitment to fostering diversity and empowering young Black girls to explore careers in design. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trailblazer

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of trailblazer was in 1908

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“Trailblazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trailblazer. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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trailblazer

noun
trail·​blaz·​er ˈtrā(ə)l-ˌblā-zər How to pronounce trailblazer (audio)
: someone who prepares the way for others who follow: as

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