groundbreakers

Definition of groundbreakersnext
plural of groundbreaker

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreakers
Noun
  • Chua is often credited as one of the pioneers of modern mixology in Singapore.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
  • As the industry grew, pioneers like Henry Ford increased production through new machinery and business management practices, such as the assembly line and vertical integration.
    Jeff Mayhugh, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • William made the official trip to Brazil celebrate his 2025 Earthshot Prize, which awards five prizes to innovators from around the world who are tackling important environmental issues.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
  • For the second year in a row, Afrotech returned to Houston, TX and Microsoft was back with their House of Black Techxcellence, curating multiple days of cultural and technologically driven events for the Black creatives and innovators of the future.
    Essence, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Groundbreakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreakers. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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