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 sometimes the best, most groundbreaking work comes from those who, by luck or design, don’t even see the boundaries to begin with—which is as good of a place as any to begin the story of Cygnet Gin.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
His influence was immortalized in 1983 when the late Diana Vreeland honored him with a groundbreaking retrospective at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Which begs the question, why was the elder Greaves, one of the most groundbreaking and prolific nonfiction filmmakers of his generation, unable to finish the film?
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Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
The idea that this won’t be rare — at least for him — much longer, is what makes this feel so groundbreaking.
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Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
His influence was immortalized in 1983 when the late Diana Vreeland honored him with a groundbreaking retrospective at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Which begs the question, why was the elder Greaves, one of the most groundbreaking and prolific nonfiction filmmakers of his generation, unable to finish the film?
—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
The idea that this won’t be rare — at least for him — much longer, is what makes this feel so groundbreaking.
—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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The Bay is an innovative redevelopment project that's created a signature public park along Sarasota Bay.
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The NACo Achievement Awards recognize innovative county programs that improve services for residents, upgrade working conditions or enhance public participation.
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In her new memoir Famesick, Dunham wrote a message to Swift, saying much of the book's creative process was soundtracked by her music.
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Their wedding ceremony looks were created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
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All that to say, a glass of rye whiskey, one of the oldest drinks in America and the original base of many of our earliest cocktails like Manhattans and Old Fashioneds, is an easy way to honor the scrappy American spirit.
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Here, the material can be charged earlier by light or another energy source, stored in the dark, and then used later to power a chemical reaction after the original energy input has been expended.
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And in a novel twist, there will be a ball drop in New York City’s Times Square at midnight to usher in the July Fourth holiday with much the same revelry that is typically reserved for New Year’s Eve.
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Fast, generalized defenses reduce exposure early, while slower, specialized mechanisms deliver precision when the threat is novel, persistent or evasive.
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See, for me, naming a snowplow isn’t just about clever wordplay.
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Later in the day, your mind finds a clever solution, a useful contact or a whole new point of view.
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The sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor.
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The Biscoff cookie crust and fresh melon filling in this pie require absolutely no baking or cooking.
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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