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

These leaders possess the courage to make bold decisions in the face of ambiguity, often leading to significant breakthroughs that can transform entire industries. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025

This hypothetical system would surpass human intelligence in all domains, enabling breakthroughs in science, economics, and governance. —Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025

From medical applications to breakthroughs in content creation or computer science, AI is already revolutionizing the world of work, and there’s no reason for the innovation to stop now. —John Rau, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025

These breakthroughs were made possible by years of prior research, including Nobel Prize-winning discoveries that were instrumental in advancing mRNA vaccine technology. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025

Matteo Bucci, an associate professor at MIT, highlights that understanding boiling physics could drive breakthroughs in energy efficiency, electronics cooling, water desalination, medical diagnostics, and beyond. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025

The convergence of text, image and audio inputs creates opportunities for rapid breakthroughs in numerous industries. —Ulrik Stig Hansen, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024

The book delivers a clear roadmap for scaling clean energy breakthroughs and fixing aging power grids—critical for a successful energy transition. —Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

As business complexity increases, breakthroughs from judicious use of intuition become the cutting edge of leadership excellence. —Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024