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as in pioneers
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 colonists
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 trailblazers
Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025 gathered hundreds of young entrepreneurs and trailblazers from a growing network of 30 Under 30 Asia list alumni (2016-2025) for three days of panel discussions, networking opportunities, food tastings, music performances and more.
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Forbes Asia Team, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
An iconoclastic director who was, like Teresa, born and raised in Skopje, Mitevska is among the trailblazers who paved the way for a younger generation of Balkan women behind the camera.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
This year’s ceremony promises unforgettable moments, celebrating icons who have left an indelible mark on fashion history alongside the trailblazers defining its future.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Now, following Swift’s reclaiming of her masters in May 2025, many are drawing parallels between the two female trailblazers and theorizing that Track 2 might be a nod to their similarities.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Hallmark is bringing back one of its Crown Media trailblazers.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
From activists to industry pioneers, these trailblazers have sparked change, broken barriers, and paved the way for cannabis to go mainstream.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
The feature documentary is said to examine the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic on the theater industry, featuring more than 150 interviews with trailblazers and current theater stars.
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2024
The venerated athlete and seven-time Grand Slam champion wore a custom ERL tennis kit, featuring historic tennis whites and a sartorial nod to one of the sport’s greatest trailblazers.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Forbes Asia Team, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
An iconoclastic director who was, like Teresa, born and raised in Skopje, Mitevska is among the trailblazers who paved the way for a younger generation of Balkan women behind the camera.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
This year’s ceremony promises unforgettable moments, celebrating icons who have left an indelible mark on fashion history alongside the trailblazers defining its future.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Now, following Swift’s reclaiming of her masters in May 2025, many are drawing parallels between the two female trailblazers and theorizing that Track 2 might be a nod to their similarities.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Hallmark is bringing back one of its Crown Media trailblazers.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
From activists to industry pioneers, these trailblazers have sparked change, broken barriers, and paved the way for cannabis to go mainstream.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
The feature documentary is said to examine the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic on the theater industry, featuring more than 150 interviews with trailblazers and current theater stars.
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2024
The venerated athlete and seven-time Grand Slam champion wore a custom ERL tennis kit, featuring historic tennis whites and a sartorial nod to one of the sport’s greatest trailblazers.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trailblazers
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Often overshadowed by their male counterparts, these artists–including Elaine de Kooning, Lee Krasner, and Joan Mitchell–were pioneers in their own right.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Then with the [SF drag pioneers of the late ‘60s] the Cockettes and the Angels of Light [communal theater].—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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Their pacifism later brings them in direct conflict with the colonists gearing up to fight the British.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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The over-the-top propaganda that leads the game off suggests the Earth Directorate is here to protect colonists from out-of-control corporations and tyrannical governments.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2025
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Mineral explorers hoping to meet the growing demand for rare earths are vying for a slice of nearly $1 billion in Brazilian funding to help make their projects a reality in a country with the largest reserves after China.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Bluetti is positioning it for households in cold climates and adventurers/explorers as a reliable off-grid backup.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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However, once human settlers arrived, so did mammals that easily hunted and consumed these ground-dwelling birds.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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Things go very badly between the deadly wildlife and growing tensions between the settlers.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Trailblazers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailblazers. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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