Synonyms of quantum leap

quantum leap

noun

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• breakthrough
• boost
• strengthening
• increase
• enhancement
• upturn
• upswing
• evolution
• advance
• amelioration
• upgrade
• uplift
• maturation
• advancement
• development
• growth
• revival
• expansion
• refinement
• betterment
• uptrend
• heightening
• ripening
• education
• melioration
• enlightenment
• elaboration
• gestation
• civilization
• renaissance
• perfection
• find
• edification
• windfall
• innovation
• discovery
• renascence
• invention

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapse
• breakdown
• crash
• stumbling block
• reduction
• decrease
• failing
• impediment
• decline
• hindrance
• decay
• deterioration
• sinking
• weakening
• worsening
• degeneration
• lapse
• descent
• impairment
• downgrade
• slowing
• lessening
• detriment
• decadence
• drawback
• shortcoming
• declension
• glitch
• setback
• disablement
• flagging
• languishment
• diminishment
• ebbing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quantum leap

Tyler Reddick has made the quantum leap from can’t miss kid to Cup Series contender in his first full season with 23XI Racing. —Rich Thompson, Boston Herald, 8 June 2024

Google's quantum leap Alphabet’s new Willow quantum chip showcases cutting-edge innovation. —Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024

Playoff expansion is undeniably a quantum leap forward for the sport, but the process needs tweaks. —Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024

Chess on grass The change in tack since 2019 is a quantum leap. —Phil Hay, The Athletic, 23 July 2024