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Recent Examples of trailblazing
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.
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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
The Eastmont Branch also plans to host a Girl Power Film Festival on Mondays starting March 2, showing four films featuring inspiring and trailblazing women.
—SFChronicle.com, 3 Mar. 2020
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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
The Eastmont Branch also plans to host a Girl Power Film Festival on Mondays starting March 2, showing four films featuring inspiring and trailblazing women.
—SFChronicle.com, 3 Mar. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trailblazing
Adjective
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The plan, known as Project Chariot, generated intense debate, as well as a pioneering environmental study of Arctic food webs.—
Christine Keiner,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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The shift in women's sports is both gratifying and bittersweet for players and coaches from the pioneering schools that helped spark this current growth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The futuristic dream is no longer quite as revolutionary.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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These five artists have combined their Indigenous roots with revolutionary artistic techniques to preserve their cultures in the face of adversity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the movie, which was progressive for its time, the trans character attempts suicide after being subjected to emotional and physical abuse by the manipulative Sonny, who tries to make amends by going rogue and stealing money for their surgery.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Trailblazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailblazing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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