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
The Backyard Sports series has been revived under the Playground Productions label after extensive efforts to track down the rights to the groundbreaking PC titles and redevelop the original code.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 June 2025
Huggins said the new lab will have a groundbreaking and dedication ceremony in the fall.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2—a painting of mechanical parts replacing the human form—debuted at the groundbreaking Armory Show in New York.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
Off the course, Judy Hoyt carried the baton for inclusive education, playing a pivotal role in drafting Chapter 766—the groundbreaking Massachusetts law that became a model for federal special education legislation.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 June 2025
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 June 2025
Huggins said the new lab will have a groundbreaking and dedication ceremony in the fall.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2—a painting of mechanical parts replacing the human form—debuted at the groundbreaking Armory Show in New York.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
Off the course, Judy Hoyt carried the baton for inclusive education, playing a pivotal role in drafting Chapter 766—the groundbreaking Massachusetts law that became a model for federal special education legislation.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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Sample the fruits of a burgeoning wine scene in the Finger Lakes A new crop of innovative winemakers is raising the bar in the Finger Lakes wine region, where unique grape varieties and low-intervention practices are increasingly replacing the sweeter wines long associated with the area.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Involve your team in brainstorming sessions to find innovative ways to achieve goals with limited resources.—
Shavonnah Schreiber,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Another creative idea many commenters proposed was using the stained glass fixture as a fruit bowl.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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However, for some, those early obsessions mature into creative callings.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The current lineup of Jay & The Americans has one original member, 82-year-old harmony vocalist Sandy Deane Yaguda.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Similar to the original series, Shippuden’s staggering block of 500 episodes is best enjoyed interspersed with the feature films.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
12 July 2025
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Her novel Tongue was published in English by Bloomsbury in 2009.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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But in reality, many of the most successful companies didn’t start with novel inventions.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Light, clever, and just leftfield enough to feel like a proper find.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Dubno’s novel sounds equally thoughtful and nasty, clever and juicy and full of great drama.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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Still, similarly to silver jewelry wiggling its way back into the style zeitgeist, two tone watches feel fresh, modern, and right for the times.—
Daisy Shaw-Ellis,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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The full menu features ten alcoholic and ten no-low ABV serves, each carefully modernized using advanced techniques, refined ingredients, and a fresh approach to balance and presentation.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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