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 The formula uses a groundbreaking Vitamin-B3 complex that works over a period of time to help naturally rebalance your scalp for long-term relief. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 Filmed in Technicolor, its visual effects were truly groundbreaking, as the movie imagined alien terrors that, before then, had only been possible on the page or on radio. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 4 July 2026 What's a groundbreaking Father's Day gift to give to your dad? — Jamie Fischer, Parents, 20 June 2026 The county had been aiming to have a groundbreaking or ceremonial event for the square and tree in July as part of the 250th anniversary festivities, with plans to start construction after and complete the project in 2028. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 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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  • The 51 projects — 40 features, six series, and five innovative or immersive works — all looking for production and financing partners, will be presented at the inaugural TIFF industry market.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Market, which runs September 10-16, will launch 51 projects – 40 features, six series and five innovative or immersive works – that are all looking for production and financing partners.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of innovative
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  • This is good energy for planning a date, creative project, or one-on-one conversation that needs structure without losing spark.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Try this creative take on bread pudding, a casserole-style tomato dish filled with savory and sweet notes.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of creative
Adjective
  • One stores and processes incoming charge, while another traps electrons to control how quickly the device returns to its original state.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Many of the original features have been preserved, including two magnificent fireplaces with bread ovens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of original
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  • Making novel genes is not new, but creating an entire functional genome is much trickier—genes have complex patterns of interaction, and all their cascading effects need to be taken into account for the result to function as a comprehensive body.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
  • So Pederson entered his son into a clinical trial for a novel treatment.
    — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of novel
Adjective
  • The screenplay by Samy Burch (Oscar-nominated for May December) features one clever gag after another, such as Road Runner, making a surprise appearance in the courtroom, delivering his testimony via beeps.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than requiring you to completely detach the blades or assemble the rotor head using screws or tools in the field, the R1 uses a clever flexible four-blade geometry.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • The luxury resort has truly found its rhythm, fresh enough to still feel like a discovery, and sitting directly in the path of one of the most valuable luxury audiences to arrive in Las Vegas all year.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The isotope is used to initiate nuclear reactor startup and analyze fresh reactor fuel.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of fresh

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