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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Working for a trailblazer in e-commerce enabled him to gain insights into innovation, leadership, and adaptability.
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William Jones, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
For trailblazers like Spanx, Beauty Blender, Bala, and Shhhowercap, the key to success lies in redefining ordinary products, addressing unmet consumer needs, and leveraging bold branding to establish new categories.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Each of them, created on PBS and trailblazers in children’s educational programming, is without a home.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Jan. 2025
True to her trailblazer past, Farry embraced the concept of a death doula, working with Katie Klakos for several years to prepare for her passing.
—Shirley Halperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
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William Jones, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
For trailblazers like Spanx, Beauty Blender, Bala, and Shhhowercap, the key to success lies in redefining ordinary products, addressing unmet consumer needs, and leveraging bold branding to establish new categories.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Each of them, created on PBS and trailblazers in children’s educational programming, is without a home.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Jan. 2025
True to her trailblazer past, Farry embraced the concept of a death doula, working with Katie Klakos for several years to prepare for her passing.
—Shirley Halperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
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trailblazer
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trail·blaz·er
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