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
My father was really famous in the 1970s—a groundbreaking comedian and a household name.
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John Blake,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Amazon Leo’s service promises to be ‘groundbreaking,’ both in quality of service and affordability for consumers.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
But sometimes the best, most groundbreaking work comes from those who, by luck or design, don’t even see the boundaries to begin with—which is as good of a place as any to begin the story of Cygnet Gin.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
None of Daniel’s later series approached the groundbreaking impact of his peak work.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for groundbreaking
John Blake,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Amazon Leo’s service promises to be ‘groundbreaking,’ both in quality of service and affordability for consumers.
—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
But sometimes the best, most groundbreaking work comes from those who, by luck or design, don’t even see the boundaries to begin with—which is as good of a place as any to begin the story of Cygnet Gin.
—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
None of Daniel’s later series approached the groundbreaking impact of his peak work.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for groundbreaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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Inspired by the effects of microneedling, natural Dermal Micro-points innovative collagen-boosting gel formula mimics some of the benefits of the procedure, without the needles.
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But over the last year, there’s been more interest in its innovative possibilities.
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In her new memoir Famesick, Dunham wrote a message to Swift, saying much of the book's creative process was soundtracked by her music.
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Their wedding ceremony looks were created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
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All that to say, a glass of rye whiskey, one of the oldest drinks in America and the original base of many of our earliest cocktails like Manhattans and Old Fashioneds, is an easy way to honor the scrappy American spirit.
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Here, the material can be charged earlier by light or another energy source, stored in the dark, and then used later to power a chemical reaction after the original energy input has been expended.
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And in a novel twist, there will be a ball drop in New York City’s Times Square at midnight to usher in the July Fourth holiday with much the same revelry that is typically reserved for New Year’s Eve.
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Fast, generalized defenses reduce exposure early, while slower, specialized mechanisms deliver precision when the threat is novel, persistent or evasive.
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See, for me, naming a snowplow isn’t just about clever wordplay.
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Later in the day, your mind finds a clever solution, a useful contact or a whole new point of view.
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The sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor.
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The Biscoff cookie crust and fresh melon filling in this pie require absolutely no baking or cooking.
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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