trailblaze
Cut new paths
To trailblaze is to forge a new path where none exists—originally through wilderness, now usually figurative.
A trailblazer pioneers methods, styles, or fields: She trailblazed in women's athletics.
The word emphasizes being first and clearing the way for others to follow.
Uncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- frontierEdge of settlement
- unchartedNot yet documented
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- trekArduous overland journey
bushwhack · backcountry · pathfinding · terrain · discovery · adventure · jungle · outback
Early explorer or settler
- groundbreakingIntroducing radical new ideas
- revolutionarySeeking fundamental systemic change
- first-moverInitial market participant
- disruptInterrupt and disorder
avant-garde · cutting-edge · vanguard · breakthrough · originate · spearhead · lead · forge ahead
Intense burning fire
- markerSomething that signals location
- cairnMemorial stone pile
- signpostRoadside directional guide
- waypointNavigation reference location
notch · flagging · breadcrumb · route marker · navigation · guide · indicator · landmark
wilderness
Uncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- frontierEdge of settlement
- unchartedNot yet documented
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
trek · bushwhack · backcountry · pathfinding · terrain · discovery · adventure · jungle · outback · hinterland
pioneer
Early explorer or settler
- groundbreakingIntroducing radical new ideas
- revolutionarySeeking fundamental systemic change
- first-moverInitial market participant
disrupt · avant-garde · cutting-edge · vanguard · breakthrough · originate · spearhead · lead · forge ahead · new ground
blaze
Intense burning fire
waypoint · notch · flagging · breadcrumb · route marker · navigation · guide · indicator · landmark · directional
- explorationexploration, explore, expedition, expeditions, voyage
- leadership verbslead, command, direct, manage, supervise
- initiativetake action, taking initiative, go for it, initiating, take the lead
- innovateinnovate, modernize, revolutionize, transform, overhaul
- getting startedgetting started, start, begin, first steps, basics
- preparationprepare, preparing, ready, readies, readiness
trailblazefollow
Go behind another
tag along · trail behind · bring up the rear · follow in someone's footsteps · follow the leader
trailblazeconform
Behave as expected
imitate · play it safe · toe the line · copy · fall in line
- trailblazing womenWomen forging new paths
trailblazer, trailblazing, trailblazers, trailblazed, trailblazes