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

More:The Sphere in Las Vegas really is a 'quantum leap' for live music: Inside the first shows Need a break? —Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025

Consolidating Your Collection The quantum leap is always a big step. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025

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