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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
But once again, being a trailblazer has come with challenges.
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Monica Potts, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2024
The Barbie Tribute Collection, which debuted in 2021, celebrate visionaries for their contributions, impact and legacy as trailblazers.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
As for Sylvester, the singer points to the late legend as a trailblazer for combatting gender conformity.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
Whether this marks the beginning of a new era in art or a temporary fascination with AI, Ai-Da has undoubtedly secured her place as a trailblazer in the world of digital art.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Monica Potts, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2024
The Barbie Tribute Collection, which debuted in 2021, celebrate visionaries for their contributions, impact and legacy as trailblazers.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
As for Sylvester, the singer points to the late legend as a trailblazer for combatting gender conformity.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
Whether this marks the beginning of a new era in art or a temporary fascination with AI, Ai-Da has undoubtedly secured her place as a trailblazer in the world of digital art.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trailblazer
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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, 8 Dec. 2024
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Test yourself on holiday tunes, festive flora and plane pioneers in this week's American Culture Quiz.Fox News Staff, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
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The story, historically told from the white pilgrim's perspective, is that colonists shared a meal with the indigenous Wampanoag people to give thanks for a successful fall harvest.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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Instead, the Mars that Bradbury's colonists discover is a dreamlike planet with blue skies and water, a breathable if thin atmosphere, and noble but doomed indigenous inhabitants.Theunis Bates, theweek, 28 Aug. 2024
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Mali is one of the world’s great musical cradles, and its sounds have been beguiling foreigners ever since the medieval explorer Ibn Battuta provided the only surviving eyewitness account of the empire.Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mini hand and foot massages are also available for young explorers.Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Trailblazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailblazer. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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