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
The death of San Diego civic legend Leon Williams at age 102 triggered outpourings of appreciation and admiration for the groundbreaking Black community leader.
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
For all that this was a groundbreaking and historic first, and an improbable survival story to boot, the achievement never made it into our collective consciousness.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The Yale New Haven Health Center for Health Care Innovation launched the Health AI Championship, a competition designed to showcase groundbreaking applications of artificial intelligence in health care.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
In May 2023, Helion Energy announced a groundbreaking deal with Microsoft, marking the world’s first commercial agreement for fusion energy.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Feb. 2025
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
For all that this was a groundbreaking and historic first, and an improbable survival story to boot, the achievement never made it into our collective consciousness.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The Yale New Haven Health Center for Health Care Innovation launched the Health AI Championship, a competition designed to showcase groundbreaking applications of artificial intelligence in health care.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
In May 2023, Helion Energy announced a groundbreaking deal with Microsoft, marking the world’s first commercial agreement for fusion energy.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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Through innovative thinking, sports organisations are engaging to support waste being transformed into anything from furniture to clothing.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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From Rhode’s viral peptide lip treatment to Glossier’s signature balm dot calm, the market is currently completely saturated with innovative lip product releases—and based off the virality of these products on social media, to many consumer’s delight.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Then there was the more recent event when McMahon shockingly returned to WWE after retiring, which seemed to have an effect on Triple H's creative plans, and Stephanie McMahon soon left the board.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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The New Moon in Taurus on April 27 opens space for play, romance, and creative restoration.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
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Columbus is an original MLS club that has built a positive reputation as a visionary.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Tesla also has refreshed its original Model Y with exterior and interior changes.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Giving consumers an authentic, memorable, and novel experience that shows how the brand understands the consumer on a deeper level forges a connection that can’t be bought.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In an article for VCA, the animal hospital chain, veterinarians Debra Horwitz and Gary Landsberg also noted that canines often form attachments to novel items, which can include everything from toys to food and even a brand-new bed.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The lingo, the faces, the concerns – all seemed, if not entirely authentic, then at least clever enough to create some backstage buzz.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Just make sure your clever solution doesn’t create additional fire hazards i.e. don’t hide cords under a rug.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Like them, Eugene was given more depth and significance in the TV adaptation, providing fresh emotional stakes for longtime fans and newcomers alike.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the losses do suggest Democrats must dig harder for fresh faces and new ideas n their party’s campaign hierarchy.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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