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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Star Jones has been a trailblazer in multiple industries, including law, television, and health, and is an active volunteer for the American Heart Association.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 9 May 2025
The other two are Conor McGregor and Jon Jones, both trailblazers in the sport.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Other trailblazers in the class of inductees include The Lady Chablis, one of the earliest prominent trans performers, and Alan L. Hart, a physician who is thought to be one of the first trans men to have transitioned.
—James Factora, Them., 7 May 2025
Cook County Health, a trailblazer in health care regardless of financial ability, has served our community for over 180 years, and a substantial portion of our patient population relies on Medicaid.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 9 May 2025
The other two are Conor McGregor and Jon Jones, both trailblazers in the sport.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Other trailblazers in the class of inductees include The Lady Chablis, one of the earliest prominent trans performers, and Alan L. Hart, a physician who is thought to be one of the first trans men to have transitioned.
—James Factora, Them., 7 May 2025
Cook County Health, a trailblazer in health care regardless of financial ability, has served our community for over 180 years, and a substantial portion of our patient population relies on Medicaid.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
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