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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
Internationally, Germany rolled out a federal legalization framework, positioning itself as a European trailblazer.
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
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
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trailblazer
Noun
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In a March 7, 2025, X/Twitter post, early Bitcoin pioneer Charlie Shrem reflected on the momentous shift in policy.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The fire that destroyed the Bidwell Mansion began unexpectedly, spread uncontrollably and puzzled a community that had for generations grown in the footprint and shadow of the pioneer family.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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In the 1750s and 1760s, British troops forcibly removed French colonists from Acadia in Nova Scotia and recruited thousands of Colonists from neighboring New England to move north.—
G. Patrick O'Brien,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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This is the violent sleight of hand of the colonist, the oppressor.—
Christine Winter,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The robotic explorer is operating near the moon’s equator after a successful touchdown on March 2.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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But hidden dangers lurk in each of these sanctuaries — treacherous storms, slippery rock faces and swift river currents all lie in wait for the unwitting, unprepared or unlucky explorer.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Trailblazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailblazer. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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