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
Construction of the store is expected to begin this spring and details for a groundbreaking ceremony will be released soon, the release states.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Not so groundbreaking — but give me all the gingham!
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Plus, haven’t all of us women had some groundbreaking experience in our youth that has forced us to realize the downfalls of our own femininity?
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 13 Mar. 2025
And with the future of tech in dire need of knowledgeable and talented employees—those who have grown up amid groundbreaking technological advances—companies need to get involved.
—Todd Marks, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for groundbreaking
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Not so groundbreaking — but give me all the gingham!
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Plus, haven’t all of us women had some groundbreaking experience in our youth that has forced us to realize the downfalls of our own femininity?
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 13 Mar. 2025
And with the future of tech in dire need of knowledgeable and talented employees—those who have grown up amid groundbreaking technological advances—companies need to get involved.
—Todd Marks, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for groundbreaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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He probably is best described as a pragmatic progressive, given his decision to compromise on the stadium and also his support for Evanston’s innovative approach to the question of reparations for its Black residents.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Some innovative companies are encouraging a turnaround for employees to mix vacations with business, because the blended vacation trend is a retention perk, work stress reducer and production motivator.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Collaborating with Jonathan’s team, Millie, and Chris on creative social moments helped bring the story to life for fans.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Newberry said that having a more realistic branch diameter scaling factor may have enabled artists to take more creative risks yet still have the object recognizable as a tree.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter reveals that WWE's original plans involved a feud between McIntyre and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes after WrestleMania.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Purple One also created the original song score for director Tim Burton’s Batman in 1989.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Many of them rely on novel legal theories about presidential power that go against longstanding judicial precedent or have never been tested in court.—
Graham Underwood,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Such discoveries have raised cautious optimism among scientists seeking novel solutions to antibiotic-resistant bacteria—one of medicine's most pressing crises.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Classical methods of solving these problems, which often involve churning through possible solutions in clever ways, quickly become untenable.—
Stephen Ornes,
Quanta Magazine,
17 Mar. 2025
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This rapid cycle reduces costs, and allows clever businesses to be the first to market trends and consumer feedback updates.—
Haokun Qin,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Six months on, those words are yet to yield anything tangible, but the project has been given fresh impetus by the club’s new American owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG).—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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What To Do In Bradenton, Florida Shop The Bradenton Public Market Every Saturday from October through May, Bradenton’s Old Main Street transforms into a bustling market filled with more than 100 vendors offering all kinds of local wares—from fresh produce to art.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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