GROUNDBREAKERS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

groundbreakers

noun

plural of groundbreaker

as in pioneers

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Noun

Italy was once among Europe’s nuclear pioneers, operating four reactors before a 1987 referendum effectively ended the program.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Wagering on outcomes as a way to forecast election results was supplanted beginning in the 1930s with the emergence of quasi-scientific polling techniques developed by pioneers in survey research such as George Gallup and Elmo Roper.

— W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

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Tuesday’s event will also feature a networking lunch sponsored by AEG Presents, an evening cocktail hour, and an awards ceremony recognizing leaders and innovators in live entertainment.

— Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
The single-entry portal, known as Oman Fintech Gate, is designed to provide innovators with a central platform to understand the market, evaluate their readiness and engage with relevant stakeholders.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

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