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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In the realm of asset management, industry trailblazers such as BlackRock, Franklin Templeton and WisdomTree are venturing into on-chain infrastructures for specific money markets and mutual funds.
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Chris Perry, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The women in their day were retail trailblazers in an industry always dominated by men.
—David Moin, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
The Saturday night takeover at Lilian’s will celebrate Waite’s reputation as a trailblazer in the sustainable food community.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
But as a trailblazer of disciplinary reform in the district, Leone has many questions — what are the goals of the committee?
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb. 2025
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Chris Perry, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The women in their day were retail trailblazers in an industry always dominated by men.
—David Moin, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
The Saturday night takeover at Lilian’s will celebrate Waite’s reputation as a trailblazer in the sustainable food community.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
But as a trailblazer of disciplinary reform in the district, Leone has many questions — what are the goals of the committee?
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Trailblazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trailblazer. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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