0 being the first to do or use something, in a way that is an example for other people:
He cited the California judges' trailblazing role in overturning a ban on interracial marriage 56 years ago.
1 the fact of being the first to do or use something, in a way that is an example for other people:
The difficulties of trailblazing a new role in a traditional, hierarchical service are explored.
That was an act of generosity on their part, but it was voluntary, and in the process they were trailblazing.
We believe that, in taking this action, we are trailblazing in the public sector, and putting back in place an important factor for children's health.
Particularly notable were the trail-blazing overseas tours over thirty of which have been completed to date.
She is often regarded as the most trailblazing artist of her generation.
The station became home to many trailblazing and innovative shows at the time.
The poor viewer is not demanding trailblazing or superb art at the movies.
Cattons primary contribution is the trailblazing articulation of an environmental sociological framework that challenged existing sociological theories in general from a completely different tack: by synthesizing sociological and ecological theory.