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
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.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
The answer, however, will determine part of the future in international of a truly groundbreaking auteur-empowering TV production for which both HBO and Corral have come to be renowned.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The groundbreaking docuseries will share untold stories from past contestants and employees.
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Faith Dickey certainly could have decided to ride the wave of her bold and groundbreaking feats.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
The answer, however, will determine part of the future in international of a truly groundbreaking auteur-empowering TV production for which both HBO and Corral have come to be renowned.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The groundbreaking docuseries will share untold stories from past contestants and employees.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2026
Faith Dickey certainly could have decided to ride the wave of her bold and groundbreaking feats.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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Rihanna is being singled out for her innovative skills.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Not all innovation comes from startups, and not all startups are innovative.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some are creative directors, CEOs, HR and finance personnel.—
Chris Wragge,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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That burden, along with the conventions of the true-crime genre, not to mention that of theater in service of a political point, sometimes hampers the interpretive space of the actors and the creative team, who have to spend a lot of their time getting the facts and the history across.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The original cost was $510,000 but that's gone up by an additional $75,000 due to import tariffs and taxes.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Due to building restrictions, the team stuck with the original footprint but were able to extend the height 15 feet, making way for more gracious guest rooms.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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And the business of litigating accidents has become so lucrative that, earlier this year, one Baton Rouge personal-injury firm announced a novel partnership with a private-equity fund.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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This was a novel predator for them.—
Michael H Gavshon,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Outside of being a clever marketing tactic, the controversy over the movie was also the natural result of a pre-internet time when Faces of Death was more talked about than actually seen.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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The clever tuning of the suspension and the steering wheel -- that's what our engineers are incredibly skilled at.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Located in the heart of the downtown buzz, this 70-room property is arguably one of the most luxurious places in town to soak up the sun, with a dreamy pool deck, a rooftop bar, and fresh cookies available nightly.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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