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
Now this might be more groundbreaking than florals for spring.
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Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 Mar. 2026
While the Pro Display XDR has a number of strengths as a groundbreaking reference monitor, its price (at least compared with more typical graphic arts monitors) is prohibitive to all but some studios and wealthy creatives.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Created by artist Judy Baca between 1974 and 1984, the mural is a groundbreaking depiction of Southern California history from the viewpoint of women and minorities and a potent national symbol at the intersection of art and activism.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Utzon won the bid to design the Opera House in 1957, and his groundbreaking modernist creation is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
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Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 Mar. 2026
While the Pro Display XDR has a number of strengths as a groundbreaking reference monitor, its price (at least compared with more typical graphic arts monitors) is prohibitive to all but some studios and wealthy creatives.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Created by artist Judy Baca between 1974 and 1984, the mural is a groundbreaking depiction of Southern California history from the viewpoint of women and minorities and a potent national symbol at the intersection of art and activism.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Utzon won the bid to design the Opera House in 1957, and his groundbreaking modernist creation is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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Newer spots like Morzelleria Scinduta de’ Barracchi in Catanzaro, which reimagines the city’s beloved morzello, or De’ Minimi in Tropea, signal a new generation honoring Calabrian flavors while pushing them forward in a thoughtful and innovative way.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The technologies being developed at PARC were innovative, but addressed the corporate office equipment market that Xerox dominated with its 914 copier.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Campspot highlighted the ranch’s creative accommodations and its many one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences including its ranch wagon accommodations, horse feeding and pet friendly cabins.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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There is no doubt that new generations of creative individuals are already emerging—ready to carry that tradition forward.—
Norman Foster,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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If the rock star is a romantic individual who expresses some inner truth through original music, the idol is an omnicompetent interpreter of material.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Though the original clip is authentic, showing seven dogs wandering down the side of a highway in northeastern Jilin province, Chinese state media has since debunked the narrative of their escape and journey home.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Each novel glimpse into the cosmic abyss continues our unending pursuit of knowledge.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Oceanus12 involved in the trial is a novel series of 12m unmanned surface vessels (USVs).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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More than this, or in spite of this, Tim was clever and silly.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice is bursting with ideas that feel like clever marginalia on an otherwise familiar setup.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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For a burst of contrasting sweetness, toss in some pomegranate seeds along with a drizzle of hot honey and a tuft of fresh mint too.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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More than 460 people picked up fresh produce when local nonprofit Food Lifeline brought a truckload last Friday, according to Cooper.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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