groundbreaking

adjective

ground·​break·​ing ˈgrau̇n(d)-ˌbrā-kiŋ How to pronounce groundbreaking (audio)
: 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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Turning Fossil Liabilities into Climate Assets Also in Sevilla, a potentially groundbreaking example of innovation in climate finance was announced: TransEnergy Global has acquired a coal reserve in South Africa, not to mine it, but to lock it up for 100 years. Michael Sheldrick, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 In a groundbreaking initiative, L’Oréal showcased startups from all three markets on the global stage, marking a significant milestone in the globalization of North Asia’s open innovation ecosystem. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 30 June 2025 Graden, now 60, was the first president of Logo TV, the groundbreaking 24-hour LGBTQIA+ television network, which celebrates its 20th anniversary on Monday, June 30. Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 June 2025 In a groundbreaking development for professional sports, Dawn Staley is reportedly in contention for the New York Knicks head coaching job, potentially making history as the first female head coach in a major men’s professional sports league. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for groundbreaking

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of groundbreaking was in 1907

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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundbreaking. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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