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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There was no single issue bonding together these early trailblazers other than a desire to offer an alternative view on clubs whose media coverage was largely restricted to the back page of the local newspaper and a rather staid, flimsy matchday programme.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 June 2025
The event, taking place on June 29, at the Lincoln Center, includes a dynamic one-day summit and happens during Pride Month, uniting trailblazers, creators, and advocates across industries to amplify impact and elevate voices.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 June 2025
Foundation and Cultural Breakthrough: From Category Pioneer to Cultural Icon
As the trailblazer of clogs, Crocs has never been confined by its pioneering status.
—Footwear News, 23 May 2025
From the first mile to the last mile—and everything in between—we’re trailblazers in supply chain optimization and digitization.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 21 May 2025
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 June 2025
The event, taking place on June 29, at the Lincoln Center, includes a dynamic one-day summit and happens during Pride Month, uniting trailblazers, creators, and advocates across industries to amplify impact and elevate voices.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 June 2025
Foundation and Cultural Breakthrough: From Category Pioneer to Cultural Icon
As the trailblazer of clogs, Crocs has never been confined by its pioneering status.
—Footwear News, 23 May 2025
From the first mile to the last mile—and everything in between—we’re trailblazers in supply chain optimization and digitization.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 21 May 2025
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“Trailblazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trailblazer. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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trailblazer
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