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

Our focus area is in commodities and medical breakthroughs. —Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025

Scientists hail cancer breakthroughs Scientists are hailing promising breakthroughs in the fight against cancer, with one new therapy appearing to kill tumors without damaging healthy flesh. —semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025

After over 50 years of additional research, discoveries, and technological breakthroughs, the plan is now to go where no lunar rover has gone before. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025

Putin later confirmed to reporters in China that the two men had in fact been discussing longevity science and future medical breakthroughs, according to Reuters. —Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 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

Stiller recently stopped by The Prof G Pod With Scott Galloway to discuss the breakthroughs, hits, and flops throughout his time in Hollywood. —Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025

From Baidu to Tencent, Chinese firms are enhancing and releasing AI models at a frenetic pace, increasing the pressure on Alibaba to deliver breakthroughs. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025

Artificial intelligence and other technological breakthroughs, economic instability and climate change are all factors that are changing the rules of the game and, therefore, require clear strategies for adaptation and cooperation. —Olena Orliuk, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025