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
But the arrest of Bell, 49, a married father of four children, stuns amid a groundbreaking career that began when a young Bell was still in college, drawing cartoons for the Daily Californian at UC Berkeley.
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Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
In a groundbreaking launch early on Wednesday, SpaceX sent two lunar landers on separate missions, marking a major step in the race to commercialize the Moon.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The album featured a groundbreaking fusion of African rhythms and Western influences, exemplified by her collaboration with Alicia Keys on the title track.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
These groundbreaking studies began at Rush University Medical Center, where a team led by neuroscientist David Bennett sequenced DNA from more than 1,000 brain samples from individuals enrolled in a long-term study of aging.
—Martin Picard, Scientific American, 3 Jan. 2025
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Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
In a groundbreaking launch early on Wednesday, SpaceX sent two lunar landers on separate missions, marking a major step in the race to commercialize the Moon.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The album featured a groundbreaking fusion of African rhythms and Western influences, exemplified by her collaboration with Alicia Keys on the title track.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
These groundbreaking studies began at Rush University Medical Center, where a team led by neuroscientist David Bennett sequenced DNA from more than 1,000 brain samples from individuals enrolled in a long-term study of aging.
—Martin Picard, Scientific American, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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Renowned for its authentic products and innovative features, HKMLC stands at the forefront of smart technology, offering immersive and sustainable solutions tailored to meet the demands of both education and business sectors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2025
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In an era where college sports are rapidly evolving, McWilliams Parker’s leadership of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) represents more than just administrative excellence, but a masterclass in cultural stewardship and innovative leadership.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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Our round-up of irresistible banana bread recipes from classic to creative features renditions topped with streusel, infused with coffee, prepared in the air fryer, swirled with PB&J, and beyond.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2025
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French Toast Dreams Rise and shine with a creative breakfast idea for back-to-school days.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2025
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The limestone deposit that had yielded the Taung Child, as the original Australopithecus became known, also contained the remains of all sorts of other creatures, including baboons, turtles, and hyraxes.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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Among the paperwork that comes with the car is Petty’s original work estimate for $26,900.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2025
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Mindful of the land mines around establishing novel hunting seasons, and wincing over rejection of crane hunting on at least two previous occasions, promoters of the sandhill hunt were intentional about building stakeholder support for a season.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Jan. 2025
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The third and final season of Amazon Prime Video's adaptation of Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's novel Good Omens, on which Gaiman was showrunner, has been reduced to one episode, and Gaiman will not be involved in the production.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Soderbergh—doing his own cinematography, as often, under the pseudonym Peter Andrews—crafts a clever style to develop the identification of the camera’s gaze with that of the haunting spirit.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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So, when the planet's insides are on the outside, spectroscopy offers a clever way to see within terrestrial worlds.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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The big picture: Four of the biggest blazes remained zero percent contained during low relative humidity and high winds that were beginning to weaken on Wednesday evening, though fresh spot fires ignited and a new blaze in the Hollywood Hills prompted fresh mandatory evacuation orders.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
9 Jan. 2025
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On a year-on-year basis, pork and fresh vegetable prices remain elevated, climbing 12.5%.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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