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
In fairness to other filmmakers, the groundbreaking information just wasn’t available to them.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
The cast of the groundbreaking LGBTQ series Noah’s Arc will reunite for a new movie, Noah’s Arc: The Movie, premiering Friday, June 20 on Paramount+ With Showtime to mark the show’s 20th anniversary.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 22 May 2025
The groundbreaking announcement was made today at Zentropa’s villa, attended by the collective and Dogma 25’s key partners: Nordisk Film, DR and Nordisk Film Distribution.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 17 May 2025
The designer behind the largest redevelopment of a Disney theme park in the company's history is one of the key figures behind the look of its groundbreaking upcoming outpost in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
The cast of the groundbreaking LGBTQ series Noah’s Arc will reunite for a new movie, Noah’s Arc: The Movie, premiering Friday, June 20 on Paramount+ With Showtime to mark the show’s 20th anniversary.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 22 May 2025
The groundbreaking announcement was made today at Zentropa’s villa, attended by the collective and Dogma 25’s key partners: Nordisk Film, DR and Nordisk Film Distribution.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 17 May 2025
The designer behind the largest redevelopment of a Disney theme park in the company's history is one of the key figures behind the look of its groundbreaking upcoming outpost in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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Mat Franco – Season 9 Mat Franco made history by becoming the first magician to win the competition, thrilling audiences with his innovative sleight-of-hand tricks and engaging storytelling.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Achieve flawless curls or a pin-straight blowout with the innovative tool.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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In the next town over, White Stone’s Chesapeake Doughnut Co. also serves Blanchard’s coffee, along with classic and creative doughnut flavors and tasty sandwiches on homemade biscuits or buns made from doughnut dough.—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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The 1980 death of vocalist Bon Scott due to alcohol poisoning, coupled with a creative and commercial freefall during the Reagan era, seemingly prepared AC/DC to handle other setbacks.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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These operators pay artisans and specialized mechanics top dollar to maintain and refurbish the century-old rides, all in an effort to preserve their original design and craftsmanship.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Prime was intended not only to provide services to Elite but to control Elite’s operations, Elite’s original bylaws show.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Which is a very novel concept, because most things are incubated in the States or maybe overseas in the U.K.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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These changes are creating novel military and geopolitical challenges for Beijing, thereby reinforcing China’s doubts about the potential success of aggression.—
ELY RATNER,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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The 76 gasoline brand, after all, evokes the patriotism of 1776 — a clever marketing ploy.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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The new moon in your sign on January 29 will bring forward a fresh start in your finances as well as your life in general.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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If not for these latest allegations, the thought was Zion very much could be in play in light of the Pelicans’ makeover of their front office and seeming desire for a fresh start.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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