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

Bill Frauenhofer, an executive director at the Department of Commerce, pointed out that breakthroughs in high-power switching will aid national power grids and defense applications. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Zuckerberg said Reality Labs will only release new products when true breakthroughs are achieved. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Negotiations could resume next month, though previous discussions in February concluded without breakthroughs. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Although modern recreational hot-air ballooning was still in its infancy in the United States, its popularity was soaring, with technological breakthroughs in the 1960s having made the sport safer and more predictable. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

With the Patriots and Bills accounting for four games on the schedule, the Jets can’t keep treating divisional victories as occasional breakthroughs. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Kushner has defended his private sector connections as having enabled the United States to gain leverage and breakthroughs in tense negotiations. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

On the one hand, there are the flow-state breakthroughs, the gratification of acclaim, the rush of connecting with an audience; on the other, the brutal sacrifices of time, money, and stability. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026

By comparison, several rising white pop stars have had massive Hot 100 breakthroughs with 2026 releases — including Hobert, ADÉLA, Slayyyter, Sienna Spiro, Alyssa Grace and Ashe. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026