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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This gala honors the trailblazers who have shaped the industry and creates a platform for the next generation of Black talent to be seen, heard, and valued.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 2 Feb. 2025
Throughout his career, he's been more than just a standout wide receiver—he's become a media trailblazer.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Tamarac, for example, on Friday unveiled a 125-foot-long, 5-foot-high Social Justice Wall created by artist Michael Parker featuring portraits of social justice trailblazers such as King, Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson and Dr. James F. Sistrunk.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
With her dispensary, Simply Pure, James has become a trailblazer not just in business but in advocating for diversity and social equity in the cannabis industry.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 2 Feb. 2025
Throughout his career, he's been more than just a standout wide receiver—he's become a media trailblazer.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Tamarac, for example, on Friday unveiled a 125-foot-long, 5-foot-high Social Justice Wall created by artist Michael Parker featuring portraits of social justice trailblazers such as King, Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson and Dr. James F. Sistrunk.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
With her dispensary, Simply Pure, James has become a trailblazer not just in business but in advocating for diversity and social equity in the cannabis industry.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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trailblazer
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trail·blaz·er
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