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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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
She’s experimented with pop and dance, but above all, she’s become known as a trailblazer of melodic, lyrically bold urban fusion music — anchored by her exceptional voice.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2025
Elon Musk’s Neuralink has been a trailblazer in brain chip implant technology.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2025
Outside of her studies, Carey is a trailblazer in women’s empowerment and athletic leadership on campus.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Trailblazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trailblazer. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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trailblazer
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trail·blaz·er
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