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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An ear for unique collaborations, ace musicianship, bold studio techniques and groundbreaking integration of Latin and African sounds into pop, are just a few of his achievements.
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A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
This is most definitely the case for Kevin, who can barely sit still while watching Our Planet—a groundbreaking Netflix original documentary series narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Our new groundbreaking exhibition recognizes this industry trend.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Agatha All Along ended with a groundbreaking moment for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
This is most definitely the case for Kevin, who can barely sit still while watching Our Planet—a groundbreaking Netflix original documentary series narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Our new groundbreaking exhibition recognizes this industry trend.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Agatha All Along ended with a groundbreaking moment for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Mettler-Toledo continues to focus on its global sales and marketing programs and highlights its innovative product portfolio as a key driver of growth.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Other innovative solutions are springing up to solve the concrete problem.Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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This makes Godot feel like a free-flowing, creative instrument users share and improve together as a radical hacker collective.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Alan Schoff: Schoff is a freelance creative director, arts advocate and entrepreneur who hosts Sideshow Indy, a pop-up art gallery space that organizes art exhibits and art engagement programs throughout Indianapolis.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Smoke was also limiting visibility and slowing traffic on the busy U.S. 101 freeway, south of the state route, the department said on X. High winds caused spot fires to ignite 2½ miles away in front of the site of the original blaze, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The recaps are currently available on Amazon MGM Studios original series, among them Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Upload, The Boys and The Wheel of Time.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Quoin entered into a research agreement with the University College Cork to develop novel topical formulations of rapamycin for rare diseases, with funding commitments of approximately €567,000 over 2.5 years.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Educating employees—especially those in finance roles—about the risks of fraudulent invoices and how to verify payment requests would be wise for organizations to prioritize in light of novel cyberattacks like this.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Other clever design touches are everywhere, from plastic guyline clips made from a material that won’t crack even in temperatures as low as negative 60 Fahrenheit, to wraparound snowflaps that enable you to set the tent up without stakes in deep snow.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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She’s built a clever brand for herself now as the nice grandma who knows everything there is to know about rose gardens but also has done hard time and is friends with Snoop.Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Some of his critics have observed in past years that there was no infusion of fresh thought and design, stuck in a time warp — while others praise the recognizable, repeat patterns.Mayu Saini, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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Looking for a fresh start after a miscarriage, Sera and her husband John (Scott Speedman) find themselves being gifted the house of their dreams by the wealthy and mysterious homeowner, Emmett (Laurence Fishburne).David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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