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 1863: President Abraham Lincoln signed and issued the groundbreaking Emancipation Proclamation, which called for slaves within the Confederate states to be freed.
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The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
The company is also pushing innovation, launching its groundbreaking Mate XT smartphone with a 10-inch tri-fold display just hours after Apple’s iPhone 16 debut in September.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
Chris Pula, the gregarious movie marketing executive who served stints at New Line, Warner Bros, Fox and Disney and created groundbreaking campaigns for movies from Se7en to The Mask, Dumb and Dumber and many others, has died according to numerous sources.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
While some heralded the 2002 trip as a groundbreaking step to promote democracy that cemented Carter's status as an accomplished statesman, others slammed the former president -- accusing him of legitimizing Cuba's President Fidel Castro and his regime.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
The company is also pushing innovation, launching its groundbreaking Mate XT smartphone with a 10-inch tri-fold display just hours after Apple’s iPhone 16 debut in September.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
Chris Pula, the gregarious movie marketing executive who served stints at New Line, Warner Bros, Fox and Disney and created groundbreaking campaigns for movies from Se7en to The Mask, Dumb and Dumber and many others, has died according to numerous sources.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
While some heralded the 2002 trip as a groundbreaking step to promote democracy that cemented Carter's status as an accomplished statesman, others slammed the former president -- accusing him of legitimizing Cuba's President Fidel Castro and his regime.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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The transition toward ecological and innovative transport technologies not only aims to mitigate environmental impact but also presents valuable opportunities for economic growth and long-term competitiveness.Umberto Cavallaro, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The film’s first-person POV shots added a layer of complexity to the production, requiring innovative camera techniques and close collaboration between the actors and the crew.Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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If your New Year's resolutions include spending more time with family or getting into creative activities, the latest Amazon deals on Lego sets can scratch that itch.Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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The metamorphosis of black milk into golden words represents sublimation of maternal fear into creative power.Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
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And then there are a website, international partners and original programs for CBS and NBC.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Jan. 2025
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The first-stage booster that had been tapped during the original attempts was discarded for a new booster.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
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This goes well beyond adapting to novel tasks validated through visual puzzles that require an understanding of basic concepts such as objects, boundaries, and spatial relationships.Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Italian and Japanese researchers have developed a novel method to free copper wire from its PVC coating, by treating electric cables with microwaves.Michael Franco, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
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The timing is also clever because one of the service’s biggest hits, Severance, is about to launch its second series.David Phelan, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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The first was a clever deflection off the skate and the other was a shot off the post that made the in-arena staff blow the goal horn.Omar White, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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This means fresh confrontations can't be ruled out.Michael Kugelman, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
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Pour Club Soda Thanks to the carbonation found in club soda, it's deemed to be another handy cleaning tool to remove fresh red wine from a variety of surfaces.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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