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
While Zack Snyder's Watchmen film was praised for its visually stunning and groundbreaking style, many fans of the comic criticized it for straying from the source material.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Perhaps the most groundbreaking energy law came to fruition approximately 10 years later.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
His organization—which is the world's largest Islamic NGO—will highlight the risks of the digital transformation at a groundbreaking summit on girls' education in January in Pakistan.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
The Barbie doll from Mattel showcases the contributions and immense cultural impact of women such as Moreno, who broke down barriers for Latina actresses (including winning an Academy Award for her groundbreaking role as Anita in the 1961 musical West Side Story).
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Perhaps the most groundbreaking energy law came to fruition approximately 10 years later.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
His organization—which is the world's largest Islamic NGO—will highlight the risks of the digital transformation at a groundbreaking summit on girls' education in January in Pakistan.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
The Barbie doll from Mattel showcases the contributions and immense cultural impact of women such as Moreno, who broke down barriers for Latina actresses (including winning an Academy Award for her groundbreaking role as Anita in the 1961 musical West Side Story).
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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After decades of developing capital markets to make the most of investor opportunities, today the bank is an innovative player in the financial services industry, addressing global trends and challenges with a progressive approach.Judith Magyar, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Another factor in this dominance: Our analysis shows that U.S. companies often take leading positions in industries that are themselves fast-growing and highly innovative, like media, finance, semiconductors, and medtech.Ketil Gjerstad, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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Until one label — Darkroom Records, the home of Billie Eilish — got creative.Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2024
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With roots in engineering and an illustrious career managing campaigns for iconic events like the Oscars and American Idol, Valdez brought a unique blend of technical expertise and creative vision to his work.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Without a streaming network of its own, licensing its intellectual property and original content is part of Sony’s strategy to compete with streaming giants like Netflix, Disney and Amazon.John Towfighi, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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This beloved series, hailed for its unique take on family life, will make its way back to the screen with new episodes, reinstating its original wit and charm.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The judge's remedy is novel, and could become a blueprint for other courts.Dan Primack, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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And in fact, two significant pivotal trials are usually already required for a novel pharmaceutical to be approved by FDA.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Hence, they’re forced to improvise clever solutions to this problem.Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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September’s el precio de la yuca was a clever urbano concept album imagining a future podcast finding the record and unpacking it in real time.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
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But the attack called fresh attention to deepening frustrations over health coverage.Stephanie Kelly and Julie Steenhuysen, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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It’s used to highlight fresh cracks and deep rifts alike in pop culture, tech trends and other industries.Anna Furman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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