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 demonstration took place in Hanoi during the groundbreaking and inauguration ceremony for 250 major projects marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
That's why Bad Bunny's decision to play all 30 concerts on the island has been so groundbreaking.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
And what kind of Detroiter then turns around and uses that grant to conduct an extensive, groundbreaking, five-year project to study the link between evictions among Black women and their impact on the health of Black families locally.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
But perhaps their most groundbreaking addition in this collection is the FlexCraft Comfort Technology, which makes the heel on a men’s dress shoe compress and flexible, making a leather shoe feel like a sneaker.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
That's why Bad Bunny's decision to play all 30 concerts on the island has been so groundbreaking.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
And what kind of Detroiter then turns around and uses that grant to conduct an extensive, groundbreaking, five-year project to study the link between evictions among Black women and their impact on the health of Black families locally.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
But perhaps their most groundbreaking addition in this collection is the FlexCraft Comfort Technology, which makes the heel on a men’s dress shoe compress and flexible, making a leather shoe feel like a sneaker.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for groundbreaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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Can any of those innovative ideas help solve Miami-Dade’s growing waste crisis?—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The rich use their muscle; the poorer must be more innovative to succeed.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Somewhere, creative teams are readying a rock opera and a Saturday morning cartoon.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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And, since Congress expects workers and employers to be (cough) creative when characterizing wages as tips to avoid paying taxes on otherwise taxable income, Treasury is authorized to issue additional guidance to prevent abuse.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The sandwiches are named with references to art, such as the Van Gogh made with roast beef, fresh dill, Havarti cheese, sprouts and deli mustard on pumpernickel bread; or the hot Picasso made with savory meatballs, provolone cheese and Mama Cosenza’s original Italian sauce on an 8-inch baguette.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Edd Kimber, the original winner of The Great British Baking Show in 2010, has carved out a career in the food world after his victory.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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New York — At the heart of the case against the man accused of the Gilgo Beach killings is DNA evidence — but the novel way that evidence was tested may now determine whether prosecutors can use it against their prime suspect, Long Island architect and family man Rex Heuermann.—
Michelle Watson,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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This discovery opens the door to developing novel interventions to improve attention and memory, as well as designing brain-computer interface technology that enhances selective processing and the storing of information.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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This can be read as a clever knock on some of the mockumentary-format comedies that followed The Office, often — ahem, Modern Family — failing to provide any actual reason for the doc-style shooting and talking-head interviews.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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But poems are cleverer than the people who write them.—
Leila Chatti
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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The 12-piece line, featuring colorful plates, cups, candleholders, and a show-stopping spiral vase, reimagines classic Swedish holiday traditions with a fresh, joyful edge.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Troost-Ekong Pushes Back Against Doubters Visionhaus/Getty Images Captain William Troost-Ekong drew on Nigeria’s history while insisting this is a fresh challenge.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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