QUANTUM LEAP Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

quantum leap

noun

Definition of quantum leap

as in breakthrough

a sudden large change or improvement Prices have taken a quantum leap upward. The new drug is a quantum leap in the fight against cancer.

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Recent Examples of quantum leap From Text Readers to Hypertext Users The quantum leap from linear traditional text to hypertext has a series of far-reaching consequences related to hypertext’s multilinear, multiauthored, and multimodal character. — Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 While some commenters were critical, the quality of the video represented a quantum leap forward from the famously crude early AI videos depicting Will Smith eating spaghetti. — David Scarpa, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026 Chicago may be taking another quantum leap forward in its technology aspirations. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 Her work spans 25 years, several shifts in our collective understanding of resilience and a quantum leap forward in our understanding of how mental health affects our work. — Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quantum leap

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The project traces Ali’s breakthrough as a gold medal boxer through his brutal battle with Sonny Liston.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Naturally, Max Mara had plenty of representation in the room, with Fonda, Hannah Waddingham, Caylee Cowan, and breakthrough star Adria Arjona among those wearing the Italian label.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of breakthrough

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The $846 million compensation boost includes merit increases, incentives, pay-range adjustments, and other workforce investments.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Fabrizio previously urged Republicans to campaign on lowering prescription drug prices, finding in an April 2025 poll that the issue could give GOP candidates in toss-up districts a 20-point boost.

— Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

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Its dark, dimensional shade range offers complete gray hair coverage and all-over color in just 35 minutes, while a strengthening, circulation-boosting blend of keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract helps protect hair health.

— Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026
Arvind said the project is expected to contribute significantly to the economic development of Varanasi and Uttar Pradesh through employment generation, skill development and the strengthening of the local apparel manufacturing ecosystem.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

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