groundbreaking

adjective

Definition of groundbreakingnext
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 Once operational, the groundbreaking facility will establish Hyundai Steel’s first steel production base in North America. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026 Ultimately, Engelbert oversaw the ratification of a historic CBA, leading to player salaries that surpassed $1 million for the first time, and a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that ties players’ salaries to revenue in a meaningful way. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 With its coronagraph and WFI, the telescope is designed to make groundbreaking strides in the fields of dark matter and dark energy, exoplanet discoveries, and will be capable of capturing views 100 times wider than those of its Hubble predecessor. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that experts predict will transform treatment for the notoriously deadly disease. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for groundbreaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
  1. innovative
  2. creative
  3. original
  4. novel
  5. clever
  6. fresh
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  • Studies have shown that countries with stronger IP systems tend to be more innovative, while weaker IP systems may stifle innovation.
    — Andrei Iancu, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In keeping with its innovative and eco-minded bent, Ecoalf developed construction-ready textiles to cover about 60 percent of the boutique, including 16-foot-tall arches.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of innovative
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  • The creative team is currently developing the treatment and preparing to engage potential partners about the longer version.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Fairchilds said Jeffrey, who would be 57 in December, was intelligent, well-read and had a great sense of humor, with a passion for creative writing.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of creative
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  • Dyrholm’s casting in Incidents of Intimacy marks a homecoming for the Danish actress who was part of the ensemble cast in Thomas Vinterberg’s Cannes Jury Prize winner The Celebration, the first film to be made under the original manifesto.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The company didn’t launch a website until almost a year after the original retail.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of original
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  • Massive novel diversity Resting up to 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) deep in the Pacific Ocean between Mexico and Hawaii, the Clarion-Clipperton Zone is strewn with millions of potato-sized metallic rocks.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The critics already called the novel postcolonial and feminist.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of novel
Adjective
  • Fixing Loose Tiles With Hot Glue When tile loosens, one apparently clever home DIY is to reapply it with a hot glue gun.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Butter Squishy Butter squishy toys had a banner year, so dressing like one is a fun way to have a clever, timely costume.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Kansas City is also getting a major boost from running back Kenneth Walker III, who signed with the team before the season fresh off winning the Super Bowl MVP award with the Seattle Seahawks.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Readers rave about the flavorful combination of fresh apples, plump, juicy raisins, and cinnamon.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of fresh

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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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