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
Forget the movie serials, forget the cartoons, forget the Batman ’66 film – Richard Donner’s Superman was the most groundbreaking step forward for the superheroes on the big screen.
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Rory Doherty, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Our groundbreaking studies have challenged conventional wisdom about ADHD treatment, demonstrating that behavioral interventions should be the first-line approach, with medication considered secondarily if needed — an approach that proves both more effective and more cost-efficient.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
This groundbreaking series made history by featuring television’s first interracial kiss (between William Shatner’s Captain Kirk and Nichelle Nichols’ Uhura), and that was just one way Star Trek pushed the genre — and television as a whole — forward.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 3 July 2025
As the fifth Artistic Director of ATL, Fleming is credited with solidifying the organization's reputation as a hub for inclusive and groundbreaking theatre.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Rory Doherty, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Our groundbreaking studies have challenged conventional wisdom about ADHD treatment, demonstrating that behavioral interventions should be the first-line approach, with medication considered secondarily if needed — an approach that proves both more effective and more cost-efficient.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
This groundbreaking series made history by featuring television’s first interracial kiss (between William Shatner’s Captain Kirk and Nichelle Nichols’ Uhura), and that was just one way Star Trek pushed the genre — and television as a whole — forward.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 3 July 2025
As the fifth Artistic Director of ATL, Fleming is credited with solidifying the organization's reputation as a hub for inclusive and groundbreaking theatre.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
Adjective
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Involve your team in brainstorming sessions to find innovative ways to achieve goals with limited resources.—
Shavonnah Schreiber,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Sample the fruits of a burgeoning wine scene in the Finger Lakes A new crop of innovative winemakers is raising the bar in the Finger Lakes wine region, where unique grape varieties and low-intervention practices are increasingly replacing the sweeter wines long associated with the area.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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However, for some, those early obsessions mature into creative callings.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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With so many people looking for work, there‘s intense competition for those jobs, and the ways to apply can be creative and involved.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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The current lineup of Jay & The Americans has one original member, 82-year-old harmony vocalist Sandy Deane Yaguda.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Similar to the original series, Shippuden’s staggering block of 500 episodes is best enjoyed interspersed with the feature films.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
12 July 2025
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Her novel Tongue was published in English by Bloomsbury in 2009.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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But in reality, many of the most successful companies didn’t start with novel inventions.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the firm’s head (Beau Bridges), is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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The bar is a buzzy and boozy affair from 5 to 6 p.m. daily, where guests and locals gather in a ritualistic ceremony to visit and try some of the clever cocktails (like the Tropical Storm and Drunken Pimento) for which Ooshan has become known.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Designer Elizabeth Ghia’s inspiring spaces bring icons of design history into the 21st century for spaces that feel fresh yet classic.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
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The full menu features ten alcoholic and ten no-low ABV serves, each carefully modernized using advanced techniques, refined ingredients, and a fresh approach to balance and presentation.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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