groundbreaking

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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 In a triumphant return to the stage, the globally renowned singer-songwriter is set to revisit his groundbreaking debut album, Get Lifted, with a series of performances spanning over 40 cities across the UK, Europe, and North America. — Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025 In a few rare cases, something extra left behind in the fossil record leads to a groundbreaking discovery, or, at least, the identification of a new species. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025 Instead of aiming for flashy, consumer-facing AI trends like chatbots or VR shopping, Amazon deployed AI in its fulfillment centers through robots like its groundbreaking Proteus. — Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 This Oparin-Haldane concept was tested by Stanley Miller and Harold Urey in a groundbreaking experiment conducted at the University of Chicago in 1953. — Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for groundbreaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
  1. innovative
  2. creative
  3. original
  4. novel
  5. clever
  6. fresh
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  • How Blockchain Technology Can Provide Solutions Blockchain technology offers an innovative solution to many of these systemic problems by providing immutability in financial transactions.
    — Raymond Qu, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • There isn’t yet a bulletproof replacement for the edible confetti aesthetic of artificial colors, but the natural world is full of colors, and innovative food ingredient companies are mining all that nature can offer.
    — Ali Bouzari, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of innovative
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  • In addition to managing the brand’s image, Carolina focuses on communication while Camilla researches materials and creative elements.
    — Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Target Enforcement Taxpayers and their advisors get really creative in coming up with various schemes to avoid taxes.
    — Bruce Brumberg, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of creative
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  • The film picked up a total of five awards at the ceremony, including best picture, best director, original screenplay and editing.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Nearly 100 of Gn’s works including clothing, accessories, original illustrations and digital media will be on display.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of original
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  • The world would bloom with new energy, novel ideas, and joy.
    — Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The bizarre thing is that even with a six-hour runtime, much of the novel material omitted from Visconti’s version is still entirely missing.
    — Anthony Paletta, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of novel
Adjective
  • The digital device is exhausted, the runtime stretches a tad too long, and a club scene that begins as an admirable feat (making clever use of the Music Box Theatre) begins to drag, before giving way to a crucial turning point in the story.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Later in the same game, Miami ran four verts with a clever outside receiver cross-field motion.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • This class is for gardeners interested in expanding their own edible landscapes, with information about creating a backyard garden that delivers fresh food in an affordable, sustainable way.
    — Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
  • According to Cowen, some themes from the meeting include seeing more strength in the fresh category as consumers opt to cook at home.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of fresh

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