as in improvement
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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of breakthrough
Sensing a breakthrough was close, Arkani-Hamed recruited Salvatori and Hadleigh Frost at the University of Oxford, young physicists who had been independently advancing the understanding of the associahedron’s strange shapes, along with the mathematicians Pierre-Guy Plamondon and Hugh Thomas.
—
Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
Clive Mason | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images
Despite all of its technological expertise however, F1 is not relying wholly on engineering breakthroughs to reach its 2030 net zero target.
—Chris Hawes, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
From Vista Grande's gritty 8-7 4A win over previously unbeaten Arcadia, to Desert Edge's defense dominating Cactus in a 21-6 5A win to Perry's 24-17 breakthrough win over Chandler, teams made statements across Arizona.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
The discussion then shifted to recent advancements in breast cancer treatment, and Espinoza asked Joseph to highlight breakthroughs she’s seen in recent years.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for breakthrough 
Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
Clive Mason | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images
Despite all of its technological expertise however, F1 is not relying wholly on engineering breakthroughs to reach its 2030 net zero target.
—Chris Hawes, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
From Vista Grande's gritty 8-7 4A win over previously unbeaten Arcadia, to Desert Edge's defense dominating Cactus in a 21-6 5A win to Perry's 24-17 breakthrough win over Chandler, teams made statements across Arizona.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
The discussion then shifted to recent advancements in breast cancer treatment, and Espinoza asked Joseph to highlight breakthroughs she’s seen in recent years.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for breakthrough
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakthrough
Noun
-
On the uphill, the 4-Quattro Pro also saw improvements over its predecessor, the 4-Quattro XT.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
-
On Tuesday, a number of major players will release their results before the opening bell, including Home Depot (HD), the leading home improvement retailer, and AstraZeneca (AZN), the multinational pharmaceutical company.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The increase in net interest income was driven by higher interest income on deposits and a decrease in interest expense on advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
-
Creators will have to complete a questionnaire for each project in advance so that Roblox can ensure proper categorization.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Crystal outlined a number of sustainability advancements earlier this year in its annual sustainability report, including significantly improving water resource and wastewater management in its denim factory in Cambodia, dropping freshwater intensity per piece by around 30 percent.Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
-
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Articles Related to breakthrough
Thesaurus Entries Near breakthrough
Cite this Entry
“Breakthrough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakthrough. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share