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
Clark’s groundbreaking work lies at the intersection of cognition, artificial intelligence, robotics, and neuroscience.
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Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Alfred Hitchcock bought the movie rights to the novel and turned it into the groundbreaking horror classic of the same title — and reshaped the horror genre in the process.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
Courtesy of Amazon In Kindle's new e-reader lineup released last fall, the most groundbreaking addition was probably the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (7/10, WIRED Reviews), featuring Kindle's first-ever color display.
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 24 July 2025
Each episode profiles a groundbreaking dancer, including street-dance artists Jon Boogz and Lil Buck, who blend artistry with activism through popping and Memphis jookin’.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
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Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Alfred Hitchcock bought the movie rights to the novel and turned it into the groundbreaking horror classic of the same title — and reshaped the horror genre in the process.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
Courtesy of Amazon In Kindle's new e-reader lineup released last fall, the most groundbreaking addition was probably the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (7/10, WIRED Reviews), featuring Kindle's first-ever color display.
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 24 July 2025
Each episode profiles a groundbreaking dancer, including street-dance artists Jon Boogz and Lil Buck, who blend artistry with activism through popping and Memphis jookin’.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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Wayne Metro is helping a handful of residents, mostly in Wayne County, book their first trips, said Megan Wilk, Wayne Metro's director of innovative programs.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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WorkLife With Adam Grant Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist, delves into workplaces that have incorporated innovative strategies to make every day more productive and actually fun.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Our dining and nightlife correspondent Ana Gutierrez rounded up the creative tequila and mezcal cocktails Austin bars have on tap to mark the occasion.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Forbes Communications Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies.—
Meghan Keough,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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On July 18, Taylor Nation posted a new archive section of her website that includes 15 tabs for each of her albums (11 original recordings and four rerecords).—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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Now, after flash floods earlier this month killed at least 135 Texans in the Hill Country, the bill’s original authors are hoping Abbott will give the proposal a second look.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 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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That includes clever storage and organizers, which are currently up to 70 percent off this month.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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In a clever stroke, Chauhan made the vindaloo with ground lamb, rather than the usual hunks, to nod to the more traditional chili topping.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Add fresh lemongrass to boiling water and steep it to enhance the flavor.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
31 July 2025
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And, a fresh documentary takes aim at one of the 2000s' most iconic reality shows, The Biggest Loser.—
Madeleine Janz,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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