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as in pioneer
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 colonist
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 trailblazer
Being so honest and candid didn’t just make Ephron a trailblazer for female writers and directors.
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Gregory James Wakeman, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
Friend and Big Little Lies co-star Laura Dern presented Kidman with the award, which recognizes trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media.
—Mariel Turner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
The Best Throwback Pictures of Amy Grant and Vince Gill
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.
—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
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Gregory James Wakeman, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
Friend and Big Little Lies co-star Laura Dern presented Kidman with the award, which recognizes trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media.
—Mariel Turner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
The Best Throwback Pictures of Amy Grant and Vince Gill
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trailblazer
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Meanwhile, those who embrace this change solidify their reputation as tomorrow’s pioneers.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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As a pioneer in personal branding and expert in virtual communication, William Arruda empowers professionals to shine online.William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Mi’kmaq taught the colonists their nutritional and medicinal know-how that essentially kept them alive.Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
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Pumpkins were gifted to the colonists at the original Thanksgiving, so having pumpkins on the menu is symbolic of America's origins.Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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By 1741, Russian naval explorers had arrived at the east coast of Siberia, crossed the sea and found a new land: Alaska.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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This can lead to deadly situations for Sasquatch hunters and other explorers during the winter months.Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Trailblazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailblazer. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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