groundbreaking
adjective
ground·break·ing
ˈgrau̇n(d)-ˌbrā-kiŋ 
: introducing new ideas or methods
has written a groundbreaking work
Examples of groundbreaking in a Sentence
She was honored for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics.
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In other words, drawn out once with the prospect of a groundbreaking deal that never materialized, a warier Kim may not be so quick to do so again.
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Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
His collaborations with prominent rap artists on groundbreaking albums have been stellar, with seven top 10 entries on the Billboard 200.
—Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 15 May 2024
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Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
His collaborations with prominent rap artists on groundbreaking albums have been stellar, with seven top 10 entries on the Billboard 200.
—Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 15 May 2024
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundbreaking. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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