trailblazer

noun

trail·​blaz·​er ˈtrāl-ˌblā-zər How to pronounce trailblazer (audio)
1
: pioneer sense 2
a trailblazer in astrophysics
2
: one that blazes a trail to guide others : pathfinder

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Live entertainment and hospitality trailblazer Spiegelworld and Caesars Entertainment embrace the revival by creating Discoshow, a fully immersive production, restaurant (Diner Ross) and bars (99 Prince and Glitterloft) that transport the disco-curious back to 1970s New York City. Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024 Yet, in addition to all of her on-court accolades as a standout college player at UConn and in the WNBA, Taurasi has been a trailblazer in other areas outside of sports. Andy Frye, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 So is Tesla stock a buy now? Summing up their investment thesis, the bank’s analysts said the company is a trailblazer in EVs and could be successful as demand increases over time, while its self-funding status and access to cheap capital should power more growth. Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2024 There was the speech from Cardi B. There were also performances from female rappers, hip-hop stars and DJs, including trailblazer MC Lyte and fresh faces GloRilla, Flo Milli and DJ Gemini Gilly. Mary Spicuzza, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trailblazer 

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of trailblazer was in 1908

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trailblazer

noun
trail·​blaz·​er ˈtrā(ə)l-ˌblā-zər How to pronounce trailblazer (audio)
: someone who prepares the way for others who follow: as

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