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
From the groundbreaking music of Bob Marley to modern collaborations and the inspiring works of visual artists, cannabis has proven to be a muse that helps unlock deeper levels of creativity, breaking down barriers and creating new avenues for expression.
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
The public company and the league inked that groundbreaking deal just a few months before the Saints’ naming rights deal was announced in 2021.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2025
So far, none of the activity has led to any groundbreaking cyber threats.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 29 Jan. 2025
That’s thanks in large part to a groundbreaking HIV program created by Republican President George W. Bush that’s credited with saving more than 20 million lives.
—Ellen Knickmeyer, Samya Kullab, Farai Mutsaka and Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
The public company and the league inked that groundbreaking deal just a few months before the Saints’ naming rights deal was announced in 2021.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2025
So far, none of the activity has led to any groundbreaking cyber threats.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 29 Jan. 2025
That’s thanks in large part to a groundbreaking HIV program created by Republican President George W. Bush that’s credited with saving more than 20 million lives.
—Ellen Knickmeyer, Samya Kullab, Farai Mutsaka and Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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To that end, MSC World America is poised to become the line’s most environmentally friendly vessel yet, fueled by next-generation technology and innovative design features to maximize the ship’s efficiency and minimize its footprint.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
7 Feb. 2025
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This competition, a collaboration between the BBC children's show Blue Peter and the Earthshot Prize, invited children aged 5 to 15 to propose innovative solutions to environmental challenges.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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So, Brier left Door 24 after two years to become a writers assistant on the Steven Soderbergh web series Command Z and began flexing her own creative muscles by making TikTok videos on the side.—
Seija Rankin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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Each writer gets paired with two executives from CBS network and CBS Studios for regular meetings and creative feedback on their work.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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The federal warning center had attempted six times to cancel the original incorrect broadcast message.—
Steve Koester,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Not involved in the new iteration is writer/director Joss Whedon, who created the original series and oversaw its seven-season run from 1997-2003.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
6 Feb. 2025
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Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez will present a unique course that incorporates the stadium section, creating a novel 14-turn route.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods says shares of MicroStrategy , which on Wednesday announced that its new name is Strategy , have big upside potential thanks to the company’s novel and ambitious bitcoin treasury strategy.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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Anyone who thinks this is funny or clever needs to listen more and talk less.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Scammers are getting more clever all the time and I’ve almost been fooled by a few of them.—
Jason Ogaard,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Plus, the show’s loyal fanbase, Bachelor Nation, deserves beautiful, fresh, captivating, on-trend gowns to set the tone for the rest of the season.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2025
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Their enormous talents, alongside Liam Neeson’s, promise to enrich our film with fresh excitement.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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