groundbreaking
adjective
ground·break·ing
ˈgrau̇n(d)-ˌbrā-kiŋ 
: introducing new ideas or methods
has written a groundbreaking work
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She was honored for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics.
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His early short films, such as Six Men Getting Sick (1967) and The Grandmother (1970), showcased his talent for blending the grotesque with the beautiful, setting the stage for his groundbreaking debut feature, Eraserhead (1977).
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Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
All three musicians have had a groundbreaking few years.
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Take a look In Mexico, a sprawling Maya settlement has been uncovered through a groundbreaking mapping project.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Photo : Edmiston Yachts ‘Savannah,’ 274 feet, Feadship Delivered in 2015, Savannah is the most groundbreaking yacht of this top 10, with the world’s first electric-diesel propulsion system that delivers 30 percent fuel savings.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
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Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
All three musicians have had a groundbreaking few years.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025
Take a look In Mexico, a sprawling Maya settlement has been uncovered through a groundbreaking mapping project.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Photo : Edmiston Yachts ‘Savannah,’ 274 feet, Feadship Delivered in 2015, Savannah is the most groundbreaking yacht of this top 10, with the world’s first electric-diesel propulsion system that delivers 30 percent fuel savings.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundbreaking. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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