groundbreaking
adjective
ground·break·ing
ˈgrau̇n(d)-ˌbrā-kiŋ 
: introducing new ideas or methods
has written a groundbreaking work
Examples of groundbreaking in a Sentence
She was honored for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics.
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More recently, Harry had a groundbreaking meeting with his father, King Charles, in September, which marked their first meeting together in person in 19 months.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Since earlier this year, the San Diego Air & Space Museum has hosted a groundbreaking exhibition that takes a close look at Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions, specifically those pertaining to flight.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
The Outer Threat follows an astrophysicist who, after making a groundbreaking extraterrestrial discovery, is forced to flee with his family from their home — pursued through the countryside by a relentless and anonymous assailant.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
AirCore™ marks a bona fide paradigm shift in terms of key groundbreaking innovations.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Since earlier this year, the San Diego Air & Space Museum has hosted a groundbreaking exhibition that takes a close look at Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions, specifically those pertaining to flight.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
The Outer Threat follows an astrophysicist who, after making a groundbreaking extraterrestrial discovery, is forced to flee with his family from their home — pursued through the countryside by a relentless and anonymous assailant.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
AirCore™ marks a bona fide paradigm shift in terms of key groundbreaking innovations.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for groundbreaking
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundbreaking. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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