Synonyms of breakthroughs

breakthroughs

noun

plural of breakthrough

as in improvements

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improvements
• advances
• advancements
• developments
• innovations
• refinements
• enhancements
• discoveries
• educations
• evolutions
• increases
• gestations
• ameliorations
• betterments
• enlightenments
• upswings
• upturns
• civilizations
• revivals
• maturations
• perfections
• growths
• inventions
• quantum leaps
• windfalls
• elaborations
• upgrades
• edifications
• finds
• expansions
• uplifts
• meliorations
• renaissances
• uptrends
• boosts
• renascences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• setbacks
• breakdowns
• impediments
• crashes
• reductions
• collapses
• hindrances
• failings
• stumbling blocks
• decreases
• lapses
• shortcomings
• declines
• degenerations
• drawbacks
• impairments
• glitches
• decays
• downgrades
• deteriorations
• descents
• declensions
• detriments
• diminishments
• decadences
• languishments
• disablements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of breakthroughs

As Jonas tries to get work done upstairs, he is repeatedly disturbed by his mother, who is obnoxiously kvelling about his scientific breakthroughs to a neighbor in the yard. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026

For Raymond James, its achievement will rival such breakthroughs as the dawn of electrification, railroads and the internet. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2026

After all, both made their breakthroughs at Barcelona, both play on the right and both possess outrageous natural talent. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

In 2021, Nike unveiled the Lebron James Innovation Center at the company's Beaverton, Oregon headquarters, a 700,000-square-foot facility focused on breakthroughs in sports science. — Ian Thomas, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Innovation is often measured by scientific breakthroughs, transformative technologies or pioneering discoveries. — Pradeep Khosla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026

As Uranus and Neptune harmonize, breakthroughs AND breakdowns are fortuitous. — Usa Today, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on World Cup wins and burger breakthroughs. — FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026

Expert diplomacy has often been indispensable to major breakthroughs in conflict resolution. — Anthony Wanis-St John, The Conversation, 10 July 2026