groundbreaking
adjective
ground·break·ing
ˈgrau̇n(d)-ˌbrā-kiŋ 
: introducing new ideas or methods
has written a groundbreaking work
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She was honored for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics.
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The forthcoming graphic novel celebrates the groundbreaking impact of Black Sunday, taking readers on a journey through the making of the album and its everlasting impact.
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Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
The groundbreaking event takes place on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
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The advance in technology led to a study in the laboratory on putting, which led to a groundbreaking discovery.
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Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
The groundbreaking event takes place on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
Legal operations have also seen groundbreaking changes as AI reduces time on document review and automates compliance checks.
—Jacob Miller, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The advance in technology led to a study in the laboratory on putting, which led to a groundbreaking discovery.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundbreaking. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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