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trailblazing

adjective
trail·​blaz·​ing | \ ˈtrāl-ˌblā-ziŋ How to pronounce trailblazing (audio) \

Definition of trailblazing

: making or pointing a new way trailblazing legislation

Examples of trailblazing in a Sentence

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The application was successful, allowing Frank to embark on the trailblazing journey that would lead to The Americans. Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Photographer Robert Frank, Who Exposed the Alienation and Heartbreak of America, Dies at 94," 10 Sep. 2019 The entertainer has openly expressed his stand with the LBGTQ community, which led Pride50 to name him as one of the trailblazing individuals who actively ensures society remains moving forward towards acceptance and dignity for all people. Ashley Rushford, Essence, "ESSENCE Best In Black Fashion Awards: Our 2019 Trail Blazer Award Honoree Is Billy Porter," 2 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of trailblazing

1951, in the meaning defined above

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