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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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
In the years since Avicii passed away in 2018, millions of people around the world have continued to listen to the groundbreaking electronic dance music the DJ left behind.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
His groundbreaking television series, Pee-wee’s Playhouse, defined an entire generation of idiosyncratic children like myself.
—Matt Wolf, Vulture, 28 May 2025
As of this writing, Oliver says more than 120 breweries have signed on with Rahr/BSG as fonio customers, which suggests more groundbreaking beer is on the way.
—Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 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 12 Jun. 2025.
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