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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Her groundbreaking work has shed light on unsolved cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people, even unearthing new evidence.
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TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
The groundbreaking project, which is estimated to cost a whopping $280 million, will be worth $1 billion when it’s finished.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Still, Cowboy Carter has proven a groundbreaking hit.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
That’s because the groundbreaking work that the company had done to develop pressure-sensitive adhesive tape was an essential element of making magnetic tape effective.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2024
Lorraine Graves, a ballerina known for her willowy frame and majestic grace who starred as a principal dancer for the groundbreaking Dance Theater of Harlem for nearly two decades, died on March 21 in Norfolk, Va.
—Alex Williams, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The Italian studio, which was founded by Luca Curci in 2006, just unveiled plans for a groundbreaking glass museum that will float on the water to encourage more environmental awareness across the globe.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Since its inception, this groundbreaking festival has celebrated music and community—from creating a space for fans to connect, to uplifting local small businesses and shining a light on important causes.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2024
TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
The groundbreaking project, which is estimated to cost a whopping $280 million, will be worth $1 billion when it’s finished.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Still, Cowboy Carter has proven a groundbreaking hit.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
That’s because the groundbreaking work that the company had done to develop pressure-sensitive adhesive tape was an essential element of making magnetic tape effective.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2024
Lorraine Graves, a ballerina known for her willowy frame and majestic grace who starred as a principal dancer for the groundbreaking Dance Theater of Harlem for nearly two decades, died on March 21 in Norfolk, Va.
—Alex Williams, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The Italian studio, which was founded by Luca Curci in 2006, just unveiled plans for a groundbreaking glass museum that will float on the water to encourage more environmental awareness across the globe.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Since its inception, this groundbreaking festival has celebrated music and community—from creating a space for fans to connect, to uplifting local small businesses and shining a light on important causes.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundbreaking. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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