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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Jamie Fischer, Parents, 20 June 2026
The county had been aiming to have a groundbreaking or ceremonial event for the square and tree in July as part of the 250th anniversary festivities, with plans to start construction after and complete the project in 2028.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Reaching the $10 billion TFFF target would tip a groundbreaking idea into a viable investment pathway for private investors.
—Nina Seega, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Amazon Leo’s service promises to be ‘groundbreaking,’ both in quality of service and affordability for consumers.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
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 22 Jun. 2026.
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