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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of quantum leap

With its patented super hinge technology, Mr. Lid is a quantum leap in storage solutions. —Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 9 June 2024

The day quantum comes, there will be a quantum leap in cyber threats. —Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 12 June 2024

And none of the main players in the region wants to see a quantum leap in the power of ISIS or other Salafi jihadist organizations. —Steven Simon, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2015

Besides the quantum leap in storage, Gmail also came equipped with Google's search technology so users could quickly retrieve a tidbit from an old email, photo or other personal information stored on the service. —Michael Liedtke, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024