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

Historical data shows that business model innovation, like in residential solar, often yields better returns than pure hardware breakthroughs. — Rob Day, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

For scientists like Cohen, these molecules are an exciting area of research that could reap significant health breakthroughs. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Dean, a pioneer in artificial intelligence who's been credited with some of Google's most important technical breakthroughs, is starting his own company along with Google senior fellow Sanjay Ghemawat, the post said. — Mackenzie Sigalos,kif Leswing, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Similar models exist in other countries and are seen as important to accelerating breakthroughs and administering life-saving treatments especially for rare diseases, where there is little commercial incentive for research. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Much of it sounds like science fiction and includes breakthroughs in 3D weaving, 3D knitting and non-woven electrospinning that enable complex structural geometries without seams. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Policies that weaken incentives to invest in biomedical research ultimately put future breakthroughs and future patients at risk. — Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026