GROUNDBREAKER Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

groundbreaker

noun

Definition of groundbreaker

as in pioneer

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Recent Examples of groundbreaker And that's like a groundbreaker too. — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026 Broken Spanish, Ray Garcia’s modern Mexican groundbreaker, has been reborn, with some of its signatures intact. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026 The event, honoring groundbreakers in various fields, included singer-songwriter Billie Eilish among its award recipients. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025 Randall added a tip of the hat to Billboard-charting Grand Ole Opry-performing groundbreaker Linda Martell. — Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for groundbreaker

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The veterans, the pioneers who’ve been in organic cotton for decades, and the new faces arriving with fresh energy.

— Bart Vollaard, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Rob Almond is the CEO of NEST, a pioneer of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) in North America.

— Rob Almond, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of pioneer

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View gallery - 19 images Colorado truck topper innovator Radica Products has never been known to follow convention.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Joseph Byrum is an accomplished executive leader, innovator and cross-domain strategist with a track record across multiple industries.

— Joseph Byrum, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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