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
Wanting your home to feel more custom and less cookie-cutter isn't a new or groundbreaking ambition.
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Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Additional evidence could be in hand, waiting to be identified, researchers suggest, and with it 2026 could be set for more groundbreaking revelations.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
James Cameron’s third installment in his groundbreaking Avatar series minted green at multiplexes around the globe over the weekend as the year-end holiday box office commenced in earnest.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 21 Dec. 2025
The Thing is one of those rare sci-fi horrors that stands the test of time due to its suspenseful pacing and its groundbreaking practical effects by Rob Bottin, leaving you both frozen and scared stiff.
—Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
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Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Additional evidence could be in hand, waiting to be identified, researchers suggest, and with it 2026 could be set for more groundbreaking revelations.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
James Cameron’s third installment in his groundbreaking Avatar series minted green at multiplexes around the globe over the weekend as the year-end holiday box office commenced in earnest.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 21 Dec. 2025
The Thing is one of those rare sci-fi horrors that stands the test of time due to its suspenseful pacing and its groundbreaking practical effects by Rob Bottin, leaving you both frozen and scared stiff.
—Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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These high-crew socks provide great moisture management and have an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, thanks in part to the magic of the innovative merino weave Nuyarn.—
Scott Douglas,
Outside,
3 Feb. 2026
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Digital detox spaces and innovative spa treatments will help guests escape from everyday life, while rotating art exhibits and activities like cooking classes, wine pairings, and cultural immersions will offer meaningful connections to the destination.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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The bear that rips the plastic bass to shreds is AI-generated, said Nathan Monteith, the executive creative director at Highdive.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Be creative, entrepreneurial and open to new experiences and professional networks while continuing to clarify your interests, purpose, and goals.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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While neighboring vineyards resorted to grafting their vines onto pest-resistant American roots, DRC used various intensive strategies to keep its original European vines intact, at least until the 1940s.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 2017, McRae went back to her YouTube roots and uploaded a video of herself singing an original ballad.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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This is clearly not possible considering the importance of safety concerns associated with nuclear reactors, particularly new and novel designs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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This cream wide-leg pair features dark green splatters that resemble an abstract leopard print, making a classic navy blazer and cream sweater suddenly appear novel.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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What followed was very clever and fun.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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For progressives, the undisputed master of the viral protest song is the thirty-three-year-old folksinger Jesse Welles, who makes videos of himself standing in a field, singing clever miniature tunes about the hypocrisies of the health-care industry, tech billionaires, ICE.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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In 2018, a series of Miami Herald stories about the plea deal prompted New York federal prosecutors to take a fresh look at the accusations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Shock Treatment Next week will also bring a fresh set of numbers from some of the biggest players in the European healthcare space, namely pharma giant AstraZeneca and Philips.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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