QUANTUM LEAPS Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

quantum leaps

noun

plural of quantum leap

as in breakthroughs

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.

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breakthroughs

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Historical data shows that business model innovation, like in residential solar, often yields better returns than pure hardware breakthroughs.

— Rob Day, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
For scientists like Cohen, these molecules are an exciting area of research that could reap significant health breakthroughs.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

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