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Breakthroughs

Verb / ˈbreɪˌkθru:z / Another word for breakthroughs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A sudden, important discovery or development that helps solve a problem or create something new.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The artist's breakthrough album made her famous overnight.
  2. The new technology was a breakthrough in renewable energy.
  3. After years of research, the team finally had a breakthrough in finding a cure for cancer.
  4. The team's breakthrough discovery helped solve a longstanding problem in the field of physics.
  5. The sudden breakthrough in negotiations led to a peace agreement between the two countries.

Quotes

  • The breakthroughs in technology will change the way we live in the future.
  • A breakthrough is a moment of sudden realization or discovery.
  • The most exciting breakthroughs of the 21st century will not occur because of technology but because of an expanding concept of what it means to be human.

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