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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This year, two trailblazers in women's sports are taking home the Icon Award: Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, and Alex Morgan, World Cup champion and longtime face of U.S. women's soccer.
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The legendary sibling duo are trailblazers in gospel and inspirational music, known for their seamless blend of contemporary gospel, R&B and soul.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 July 2025
Sandoval is a culinary trailblazer who has spent over three decades redefining Latin cuisine on the global stage.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Known for its heartfelt storytelling, colorful characters, and being one of the first shows broadcast in color, Bonanza became a trailblazer of its time.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 29 June 2025
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The legendary sibling duo are trailblazers in gospel and inspirational music, known for their seamless blend of contemporary gospel, R&B and soul.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 July 2025
Sandoval is a culinary trailblazer who has spent over three decades redefining Latin cuisine on the global stage.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Known for its heartfelt storytelling, colorful characters, and being one of the first shows broadcast in color, Bonanza became a trailblazer of its time.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 29 June 2025
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“Trailblazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trailblazer. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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trailblazer
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