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an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin was one of medicine's great breakthroughs, for penicillin became the first antibiotic to successfully combat bacterial infections in humans
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Recent Examples of breakthrough
This breakthrough shows how renewable energy can power long-endurance missions while cutting costs and reducing reliance on fuel.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Swift’s breakthrough has been finding ways to saturate sugary tunes with information.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
The 2025 Monoliths will give awards for experiences, gaming, virtual production, new media art, AI storytelling, live immersive engagement, technology breakthroughs and virtual engagement.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-ME) making remarks during a hearing held to examine a future without Type 1 Diabetes with a focus on accelerating breakthroughs and creating hope at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on July 09, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Swift’s breakthrough has been finding ways to saturate sugary tunes with information.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
The 2025 Monoliths will give awards for experiences, gaming, virtual production, new media art, AI storytelling, live immersive engagement, technology breakthroughs and virtual engagement.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-ME) making remarks during a hearing held to examine a future without Type 1 Diabetes with a focus on accelerating breakthroughs and creating hope at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on July 09, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakthrough
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Arne Slot has improvements at every level of last year’s title-winning team.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Home improvement impersonators remain a persistent problem, with contractors offering to pave driveways or repair roofs, collecting large advance payments, and then disappearing.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Among its provisions are broad measures to promote research and technological advances, including a general reference to tax-free reimbursements for employer training supporting IP and innovation.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Get tickets in advance online for both adults and children.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Breakthrough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakthrough. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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