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
In 1863: President Abraham Lincoln signed and issued the groundbreaking Emancipation Proclamation, which called for slaves within the Confederate states to be freed.
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The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
The company is also pushing innovation, launching its groundbreaking Mate XT smartphone with a 10-inch tri-fold display just hours after Apple’s iPhone 16 debut in September.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
Chris Pula, the gregarious movie marketing executive who served stints at New Line, Warner Bros, Fox and Disney and created groundbreaking campaigns for movies from Se7en to The Mask, Dumb and Dumber and many others, has died according to numerous sources.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
While some heralded the 2002 trip as a groundbreaking step to promote democracy that cemented Carter's status as an accomplished statesman, others slammed the former president -- accusing him of legitimizing Cuba's President Fidel Castro and his regime.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
The company is also pushing innovation, launching its groundbreaking Mate XT smartphone with a 10-inch tri-fold display just hours after Apple’s iPhone 16 debut in September.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
Chris Pula, the gregarious movie marketing executive who served stints at New Line, Warner Bros, Fox and Disney and created groundbreaking campaigns for movies from Se7en to The Mask, Dumb and Dumber and many others, has died according to numerous sources.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
While some heralded the 2002 trip as a groundbreaking step to promote democracy that cemented Carter's status as an accomplished statesman, others slammed the former president -- accusing him of legitimizing Cuba's President Fidel Castro and his regime.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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The transition toward ecological and innovative transport technologies not only aims to mitigate environmental impact but also presents valuable opportunities for economic growth and long-term competitiveness.Umberto Cavallaro, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Shannon Reddy, Denim Dudes trend forecaster: The denim industry has strong growth potential, driven by sustainability, e-commerce, and innovative design.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
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As the music soars, sip along with these creative libations inspired by Wicked's iconic colors and themes.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Attendees will include people involved with the film and members of the New York creative community.Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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Eurogamer reports that the console won't be ready to launch until April; this would be similar to Nintendo's strategy for the original Switch, which was announced in mid-January 2017 but not launched until March.Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Today, there are several variations of the original recipe, including one from former First Lady Laura Bush that includes cinnamon.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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This goes well beyond adapting to novel tasks validated through visual puzzles that require an understanding of basic concepts such as objects, boundaries, and spatial relationships.Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Italian and Japanese researchers have developed a novel method to free copper wire from its PVC coating, by treating electric cables with microwaves.Michael Franco, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
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The first was a clever deflection off the skate and the other was a shot off the post that made the in-arena staff blow the goal horn.Omar White, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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The timing is also clever because one of the service’s biggest hits, Severance, is about to launch its second series.David Phelan, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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On a year-on-year basis, pork and fresh vegetable prices remain elevated, climbing 12.5%.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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The big picture: Four of the biggest blazes remained zero percent contained during low relative humidity and high winds that were beginning to weaken on Wednesday evening, though fresh spot fires ignited and a new blaze in the Hollywood Hills prompted fresh mandatory evacuation orders.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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