groundbreaking
adjective
ground·break·ing ˈgrau̇n(d)-ˌbrā-kiŋ 
: introducing new ideas or methods
has written a groundbreaking work
Example Sentences
She was honored for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics.
Recent Examples on the Web Their selections for the White House portraits are no less groundbreaking: Barack Obama commissioned Robert McCurdy, and Michelle Obama commissioned Sharon Sprung. 
Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 However, the formula isn't the only great thing about this mascara; the wand is also pretty groundbreaking, too. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Sep. 2022 But on the film side, things are a little less groundbreaking and more in flux as the industry waits to see what the e-commerce giant plans to do with MGM and which top movie-studio exec Amazon will select to run its film business. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Aug. 2022 But one of the more groundbreaking and refreshing parts of Heartstopper comes through the character of Elle Argent. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 That said, Quiñonez is undoubtedly an impressive and groundbreaking champion. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2022 How come the Emmy voters didn't recognize the outstanding and groundbreaking historical drama Pachinko? Emily Burack, Town & Country, 14 July 2022 The Proud Community, as a minority group fighting for equal rights, has managed to cement itself as a strong and unique community with rich and groundbreaking cultural enterprises. Kim Westerman, Forbes, 4 June 2022 Horses have been taught to trot and dance to some of composer Georges Bizet’s immortal melodies in a groundbreaking collaboration between Opera Theater of Connecticut, Patricia Norcia Dressage and High Hopes Therapeutic Riding. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Sep. 2022 See More
Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 However, the formula isn't the only great thing about this mascara; the wand is also pretty groundbreaking, too. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Sep. 2022 But on the film side, things are a little less groundbreaking and more in flux as the industry waits to see what the e-commerce giant plans to do with MGM and which top movie-studio exec Amazon will select to run its film business. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Aug. 2022 But one of the more groundbreaking and refreshing parts of Heartstopper comes through the character of Elle Argent. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 That said, Quiñonez is undoubtedly an impressive and groundbreaking champion. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2022 How come the Emmy voters didn't recognize the outstanding and groundbreaking historical drama Pachinko? Emily Burack, Town & Country, 14 July 2022 The Proud Community, as a minority group fighting for equal rights, has managed to cement itself as a strong and unique community with rich and groundbreaking cultural enterprises. Kim Westerman, Forbes, 4 June 2022 Horses have been taught to trot and dance to some of composer Georges Bizet’s immortal melodies in a groundbreaking collaboration between Opera Theater of Connecticut, Patricia Norcia Dressage and High Hopes Therapeutic Riding. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1907, in the meaning defined above
groundbreaking
adjective
as in innovative
introducing new ideas or methods She was honored for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics. a groundbreaking new book Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- innovative
- creative
- novel
- original
- clever
- fresh
- inventive
- visionary
- adventurous
- ingenious
- imaginative
- artful
- neat
- practical
- useful
- convenient
- handsome
- complex
- expert
- nifty
- sophisticated
- cleverish
- handy
- intelligent
- smart
- deft
- tricky
- gadgety
- adroit
- dexterous
- brainy
- dextrous
- sharp
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- derivative
- hackneyed
- unoriginal
- impractical
- useless
- dull
- canned
- stodgy
- pedestrian
- cookie-cutter
- assembly-line
- pedantic
- unimaginative
- uncreative