groundbreaking
adjective
ground·break·ing
ˈgrau̇n(d)-ˌbrā-kiŋ 
: introducing new ideas or methods
has written a groundbreaking work
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She was honored for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Faith Dickey certainly could have decided to ride the wave of her bold and groundbreaking feats.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
The groundbreaking docuseries will share untold stories from past contestants and employees.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2026
Pace immediately went on to star on the ABC legal drama The Young Lawyers in a groundbreaking role as a Boston attorney.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundbreaking. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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