as in innovative
introducing new ideas or methods
She was honored for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics. a groundbreaking new book
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Recent Examples of groundbreaking
Fahnestock said at the meeting that the current plan is to have a groundbreaking or ceremonial event for the square and tree this coming July, perhaps accompanied by a naming competition or time capsule.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
White was speaking at a groundbreaking event Tuesday at the agency’s Anderson-Magnarelli Valley Laboratory in Windsor, where the major renovations will begin later this month.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The cast’s press tour looks have been killer, with Meryl Streep’s earning a groundbreaking (wink, wink) rating from me.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Drawing from Brown’s experience as a groundbreaking reporter for the Miami Herald, the book and the limited series follow her relentless years-long investigation that identified 80 victims, persuaded key survivors to go on the record, and led to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s arrests.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
White was speaking at a groundbreaking event Tuesday at the agency’s Anderson-Magnarelli Valley Laboratory in Windsor, where the major renovations will begin later this month.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The cast’s press tour looks have been killer, with Meryl Streep’s earning a groundbreaking (wink, wink) rating from me.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Drawing from Brown’s experience as a groundbreaking reporter for the Miami Herald, the book and the limited series follow her relentless years-long investigation that identified 80 victims, persuaded key survivors to go on the record, and led to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s arrests.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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Expecting the largest gathering of Guild and Television Academy voters outside Los Angeles and New York, the event offers a unique platform for innovative storytelling, cementing Newport Beach as a hub for creative excellence in the evolving landscape of television.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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But because the field has long existed slightly under the radar, many artists have been free to develop innovative approaches—such as fabric manipulation or, in my case, fabric assemblage.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Social media users describe hobby-maxxing as a deliberate response to screen fatigue, framing classes, clubs and creative routines as the antidote to endless feeds.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Tod’s spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection was curated by creative director Matteo Tamburini, who was appointed to the role in December 2023.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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But the filmmaker’s imagination transfigures personal history into something not of this world, wholly original, and uniquely demented.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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In the video, published in 2024 and noted in the lawsuit, James references the original sketch work for Neytiri.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Given the novel situation, airline and airport staff needed to work within flight safety protocol on the fly to decide what actions to take.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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The veteran Midwest emo group’s fourth record traipses into somewhat novel post-rock, shoegaze, and math-y territory.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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Perhaps clever legal strategies might find ways to meet the justices’ new standards, or perhaps experts might come up with new metrics to mathematically prove discrimination, even when intent is vague.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Niko Medved is very smart, very clever at using that zone.—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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The striking blooms make excellent cut flowers, both fresh and dried, and attract butterflies and bees to the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Spring desserts should be easy, sweet, and loaded with the season's best produce, like fresh berries.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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