groundbreaking

adjective

ground·break·ing ˈgrau̇n(d)-ˌbrā-kiŋ

Synonyms of groundbreaking next

: 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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Spout on Ainsley’s Spout House, a new beer garden being developed in downtown Campbell, will have a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. at the original Ainsley Corporation site at 43 Harrison. —

Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024 The emergence of the personal computer is closely tied to the groundbreaking efforts of Silicon Valley firms like Apple and Intel, which helped launch the PC industry. —

Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 A day after officials held the groundbreaking ceremony for the new $4 million Metra rail... Are EV sales slowing — or setting new records? —

Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024 His groundbreaking role as the first Black musical director of the Academy Awards in 1971 cemented his status as a pioneer. —

Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for groundbreaking

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of groundbreaking was in 1907

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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundbreaking. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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