TRAILBLAZING Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

trailblazing

adjective

Definition of trailblazing

as in pioneering

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Recent Examples of trailblazing As a trailblazing black woman in politics, Chisholm was used to having her loyalty questioned. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2020 The film from director Nate Adams, co-produced by Adam Carolla, provides an entertaining and insightful look under the hood of a trailblazing American icon. — Freep.com, 17 Apr. 2020 Wednesday was Jackie Robinson Day, in honor of the trailblazing black Major League Baseball player. — Stephanie Toone, ajc, 16 Apr. 2020 She is remembered as a trailblazing black female entrepreneur whose financial independence, business acumen, and philanthropic work will and should never be forgotten. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, 20 Mar. 2020 See All Example Sentences for trailblazing

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Jean-Pierre Laffont is a pioneering French-American photojournalist who documented pivotal moments of the 20th century.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Viagra had come along five years earlier, an immediate pioneering blockbuster.

— Bob Brody, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of pioneering

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The idea that criminals could serve sentences behind bars was a more progressive approach to justice in comparison.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Vang, 41, is one of several younger and progressive challengers seeking to oust longtime incumbents across the country.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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