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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
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Each has reached major breakthroughs this year, drawing huge festival crowds and inching up various Billboard charts.
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Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Geopolitical events, changes in monetary policy, technological breakthroughs and even natural disasters can all disrupt the market.
—Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Then comes a period of rapid acceleration, where breakthroughs happen quickly and the technology begins to change industries.
—Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
The convergence of these technologies could lead to breakthroughs in fields like healthcare, where AI and quantum computing could accelerate drug discovery and personalized medicine.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Apple engineers brought their expertise in advanced battery pack design and heat management, while BYD contributed its manufacturing capabilities and breakthroughs with LFP cells.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2024
Efforts to bring the species back to life have gained momentum, thanks to breakthroughs in genetic science.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2024
Enterprises of all sizes and individuals will be able to piggyback on these AI breakthroughs through efficiencies in the AI value chain.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In fact, the pursuit of constant busyness often leads to burnout, leaving little room for strategic thinking or creative breakthroughs.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Geopolitical events, changes in monetary policy, technological breakthroughs and even natural disasters can all disrupt the market.
—Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Then comes a period of rapid acceleration, where breakthroughs happen quickly and the technology begins to change industries.
—Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
The convergence of these technologies could lead to breakthroughs in fields like healthcare, where AI and quantum computing could accelerate drug discovery and personalized medicine.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Apple engineers brought their expertise in advanced battery pack design and heat management, while BYD contributed its manufacturing capabilities and breakthroughs with LFP cells.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2024
Efforts to bring the species back to life have gained momentum, thanks to breakthroughs in genetic science.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2024
Enterprises of all sizes and individuals will be able to piggyback on these AI breakthroughs through efficiencies in the AI value chain.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In fact, the pursuit of constant busyness often leads to burnout, leaving little room for strategic thinking or creative breakthroughs.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Breakthroughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakthroughs. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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