TRAILBLAZER Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

trailblazer

noun

Definition of trailblazer

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 Upon its inception, the neighboring Théâtre des Champs-Élysées brought composers, theatergoers, and fashion trailblazers to regularly dine at the property. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 United were trailblazers at that time, going into European competition against the wishes of the English Football League, which felt doing so would damage the integrity of English football. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 The greatest trailblazers of all are oblivious to any slings and arrows. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 Bartiromo built a reputation as a trailblazer for women in financial media and television broadcasting. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trailblazer

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In 1966, healthcare advocacy pioneer Ruth Ravich founded the Department of Patient Representation at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York – widely considered the beginning of the patient advocate role.

— Jennifer Schlinger, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
For the milestone edition, streetwear pioneer Hiroshi Fujiwara and his Fragment Design label served as artistic directors alongside rapper Playboi Carti, shaping the festival’s products, programming and experiences.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

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The animals reached Spain during the Roman Empire and were later brought to what is now Mexico by Spanish colonists in the 1500s.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Till then, although the frontier had been placed under imperial control, land-hungry colonists and companies kept pushing across it.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

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