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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Noun

The book covers an enormous chunk of British screen history (1896 to 2001), with each chapter uncovering and illuminating the careers of early Black screen pioneers.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Jeddah’s Athr Gallery is debuting with Mosly and a second pioneer of Saudi modernism, Abdulrahman Alsulaiman.

— Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of pioneer

Noun

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

Definition of colonist

Noun

Not everyone wants to be an explorer, but for people who do, Mars is this incredibly intriguing target.

— Lee Billings, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
As with any good explorer, Invision also comes with a full arsenal of toys and tenders for trips further afield.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of explorer

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