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 fairness to other filmmakers, the groundbreaking information just wasn’t available to them.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
The cast of the groundbreaking LGBTQ series Noah’s Arc will reunite for a new movie, Noah’s Arc: The Movie, premiering Friday, June 20 on Paramount+ With Showtime to mark the show’s 20th anniversary.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 22 May 2025
The groundbreaking announcement was made today at Zentropa’s villa, attended by the collective and Dogma 25’s key partners: Nordisk Film, DR and Nordisk Film Distribution.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 17 May 2025
The designer behind the largest redevelopment of a Disney theme park in the company's history is one of the key figures behind the look of its groundbreaking upcoming outpost in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
The cast of the groundbreaking LGBTQ series Noah’s Arc will reunite for a new movie, Noah’s Arc: The Movie, premiering Friday, June 20 on Paramount+ With Showtime to mark the show’s 20th anniversary.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 22 May 2025
The groundbreaking announcement was made today at Zentropa’s villa, attended by the collective and Dogma 25’s key partners: Nordisk Film, DR and Nordisk Film Distribution.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 17 May 2025
The designer behind the largest redevelopment of a Disney theme park in the company's history is one of the key figures behind the look of its groundbreaking upcoming outpost in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
Adjective
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Achieve flawless curls or a pin-straight blowout with the innovative tool.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Mat Franco – Season 9 Mat Franco made history by becoming the first magician to win the competition, thrilling audiences with his innovative sleight-of-hand tricks and engaging storytelling.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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So, the best stuff, the most creative stuff, has to fight the hardest to find its way, and that’s what this was.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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Alongside Teyana’s chart-topping hits the singer, songwriter, creative director, and artist regularly appears for press moments in memorable ensembles.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Live Oak County historian Conrad Conrad has been working to identify these structures, including an automobile bridge built to provide access before the original river valley was flooded in the late 1950s.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The size of the changes varies a lot from game to game, and the console still lists them as original Switch games.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Which is a very novel concept, because most things are incubated in the States or maybe overseas in the U.K.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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But in a novel move, prosecutors alleged, Hall, tried to use the Trump administration’s attempts to increase deportations to secure a free flight home to the United Kingdom in order avoid standing trial on serious charges.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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The 76 gasoline brand, after all, evokes the patriotism of 1776 — a clever marketing ploy.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Savor fresh seafood and waterfront views at area restaurants, enjoy craft beer at local breweries, and shop locally at The District, a colorful collection of shops and restaurants.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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What to expect: Impeccably fresh seafood, flown in daily and displayed on ice like edible sculpture.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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