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
Huang’s announcement represents not incremental progress but a quantum leap in computational capability that reshapes what’s possible.
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Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
When medicine takes this quantum leap, the era of rigid classifications will give way to a future of dynamic, personalized health trajectories.
—Dr. Tal Patalon, Md, Llb, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
As a Yang Earth sign, the Dog has the patience to take it one small step at a time, but quantum leaps are also possible!
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
This form of computing could theoretically make, ahem, quantum leaps in both speed and number of calculations a computer could perform simultaneously.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quantum leap
Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
When medicine takes this quantum leap, the era of rigid classifications will give way to a future of dynamic, personalized health trajectories.
—Dr. Tal Patalon, Md, Llb, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
As a Yang Earth sign, the Dog has the patience to take it one small step at a time, but quantum leaps are also possible!
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
This form of computing could theoretically make, ahem, quantum leaps in both speed and number of calculations a computer could perform simultaneously.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quantum leap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantum leap
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Academic labs and early-stage biotech companies—where tomorrow’s breakthroughs are born—depend on flexible, reliable suppliers.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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As with the oil and gas industry, the IEA said that no technological breakthroughs are required to cut emissions from coal.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Original price: $30 The Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner gives your locks a moisture boost.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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That’s where an editor—like any editor, in any writing situation—can help wedding speakers find their voice and where, needed, provide a boost of confidence.—
Jon Posen,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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