What does "Groundbreaking" mean?

innovative or pioneering

Synonym: innovative, revolutionary Opposite: unoriginal, conventional

"Groundbreaking" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Groundbreaking surgery mode

— Grey's Anatomy S7E4

It's pretty groundbreaking how this school has embraced you.

— Modern Family S6E7

Okay, don't mention anything about the groundbreaking to Ann.

— Parks and Recreation S6E13

If the answer is metal, it's not exactly groundbreaking.

— The Big Bang Theory S6E3

Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.

— The Devil Wears Prada

How come Chris rock can do a routine, and everybody finds it hilarious, and ground breaking, and I go into the exact same routine, same comedy timing, and people file a complaint to corporate??

— The Office S1E2

This is groundbreaking work.

— Young Sheldon S1E6

Big money involved. Groundbreaking.

— Black Mirror S3E2

"Groundbreaking" in TV shows & movies

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