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
Pharaoh's tomb discovered by archaeologists in Egypt Dr. Josef Wegner, Penn Museum curator who is based in Philadelphia, recently uncovered a groundbreaking discovery: an unknown pharaoh's tomb, dating back 3,600 years.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Bringing it back is a groundbreaking move and one whose consequences cannot yet be understood.
—Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Launching in Spring 2025, this groundbreaking experience will transport guests on a thrilling expedition across the Arctic—where cutting-edge ride and video technology meets the raw beauty of one of Earth’s most extreme environments.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
On April 15, The L Word star will release The L Word: A Photographic Journal, a coffee table book filled with memorabilia from her time on the groundbreaking Showtime series.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Bringing it back is a groundbreaking move and one whose consequences cannot yet be understood.
—Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Launching in Spring 2025, this groundbreaking experience will transport guests on a thrilling expedition across the Arctic—where cutting-edge ride and video technology meets the raw beauty of one of Earth’s most extreme environments.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
On April 15, The L Word star will release The L Word: A Photographic Journal, a coffee table book filled with memorabilia from her time on the groundbreaking Showtime series.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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The company exhibited within the Smart Bedding section in Hall 11, which focused on innovative solutions for sleep.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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With innovative design and small-space-friendly decor that maximizes even the teeniest of footprints, these micro lodges are a travel trend AD can’t help but get behind, from a mountain-view wonder in Washington to a stylish pad in Atlanta.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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In celebration of the movie's 30th anniversary, the documentary entitled Not Just a Goof, debuting today on Disney+, tells the untold story of the creative team and their up and down journey tackling their first Disney feature.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2025
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Steppenwolf’s Ensemble Theater, a 400-seat theater in the round, opened in the fall of 2021 and has proved a creative challenge for the company.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Wherever the original source of the incorrect headline came from, it was amplified by trusted sources in financial news, creating a very expensive lesson in the value of accurate and reliable reporting.—
Hadas Gold and Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Switch 2 will hit store shelves on June 5 for $449.99, up from $300 for the original Switch.—
Teddy Farkas,Steve Kovach,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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Giving consumers an authentic, memorable, and novel experience that shows how the brand understands the consumer on a deeper level forges a connection that can’t be bought.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In an article for VCA, the animal hospital chain, veterinarians Debra Horwitz and Gary Landsberg also noted that canines often form attachments to novel items, which can include everything from toys to food and even a brand-new bed.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The lingo, the faces, the concerns – all seemed, if not entirely authentic, then at least clever enough to create some backstage buzz.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Just make sure your clever solution doesn’t create additional fire hazards i.e. don’t hide cords under a rug.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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From the internet-famous two-ingredient bagels to flower arrangements made with produce, these fresh ideas have our editors buzzing.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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Instead, consumers are blending online and offline experiences, searching for deals online while still visiting physical stores for fresh selections and in-person price comparisons.—
Naveen Jaggi,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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