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
The record is a quantum leap, toying with all conventional notions of style, order, and shape.—Sheldon Pearce (Brooklyn Paramount; Dec. 1-2.
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Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025
The tool was a quantum leap forward in what short-form video could do with basic text prompts.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
If generative AI represented a step-change in the scale and speed at which threat actors can launch attacks, then AI agents are nothing short of a quantum leap.
—Eyal Benishti, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Don Toliver made the quantum leap to rap’s A list with the arrival of the Houston native’s OCTANE album in January.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025
The tool was a quantum leap forward in what short-form video could do with basic text prompts.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
If generative AI represented a step-change in the scale and speed at which threat actors can launch attacks, then AI agents are nothing short of a quantum leap.
—Eyal Benishti, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Don Toliver made the quantum leap to rap’s A list with the arrival of the Houston native’s OCTANE album in January.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantum leap
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The aid plan would be the first breakthrough at the shipping chokepoint after a month of war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Kodai Sano clipped the bar before the break, and the pressure eventually told when Ito got the breakthrough.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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With their visit comes a boost to other parts of the city.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In a client note, Fishman said the introduction of an ad tier in 2022 has provided a boost to the company by increasing its options.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the Elixir Ultime Oil, with its shine-enhancing, strengthening, and softening properties, would be one of Moore’s go-tos.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Harris voted for original law in 2017 but said Monday that the strengthening legislation took too much from cities looking to keep workers nearby.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Quantum leap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantum%20leap. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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