BREAKTHROUGH: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BREAKTHROUGH?

Need another word that means the same as “breakthrough”? Find 12 synonyms and 30 related words for “breakthrough” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Breakthrough” are: discovery, find, advance, development, step forward, leap forward, quantum leap, step in the right direction, success, improvement, innovation, revolution

Breakthrough as a Noun

Definitions of "Breakthrough" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “breakthrough” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An instance of achieving success in a particular sphere or activity.
• A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
• A productive insight.
• A penetration of a barrier such as an enemy's defense.
• Making an important discovery.

Synonyms of "Breakthrough" as a noun (12 Words)

advance	An amount of money paid before it is due or for work only partly completed. Share prices showed significant advances.
development	A new and advanced product or idea. Recent developments in Iraq.
discovery	The compulsory disclosure, by one party to an action to another, of relevant testimony or documents. The discovery of the body.
find	The finding of a fox. He made his most spectacular finds in the Valley of the Kings.
improvement	A thing that makes something better or is better than something else. Their improvements increased the value of the property.
innovation	The creation of something in the mind. Innovation is crucial to the continuing success of any organization.
leap forward	The distance leaped (or to be leaped.
quantum leap	An abrupt transition.
revolution	The overthrow of a government by those who are governed. The country has had a socialist revolution.
step forward	The distance covered by a step.
step in the right direction	Relative position in a graded series.
success	An attainment that is successful. He is enjoying great success.

Usage Examples of "Breakthrough" as a noun

• The band's breakthrough album.
• A major breakthrough in DNA research.
• His big breakthrough came in 1988 when he had two paintings accepted by the RSA.

Associations of "Breakthrough" (30 Words)

accomplishment	The action of accomplishing something. The accomplishment of planned objectives.
achieve	Successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective or result) by effort, skill, or courage. He achieved his ambition to become a press photographer.
achievement	A representation of a coat of arms with all the adjuncts to which a bearer of arms is entitled. A sense of achievement.
achiever	A person who achieves a high or specified level of success. His children are achievers destined to follow an exacting academic route.
advance	Pay in advance. Advance payment.
advancement	Gradual improvement or growth or development. Advancement of knowledge.
ameliorate	Make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better. The reform did much to ameliorate living standards.
amelioration	The act of making something better; improvement. Progress brings with it the amelioration of the human condition.
better	To make better. I m not one to speak ill of my betters.
betterment	The improvement of something. They believed that what they were doing was vital for the betterment of society.
capitalize	Write in capital letters. A highly capitalized industry.
clinch	Fasten a rope or angling line with a clinch knot. The girder was clinched into the wall.
develop	Cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development. Children must develop a sense of right and wrong.
discovery	The action or process of discovering or being discovered. The drug is not a new discovery.
excellent	Very good; of the highest quality. Their results are excellent.
furtherance	The advancement of a scheme or interest. The court held that the union s acts were not in furtherance of a trade dispute.
improve	Get better. They are trying to improve on the tired old style.
improvement	The act of improving something. It s an improvement on the last cake I made.
meteoric	Relating to or denoting water derived from the atmosphere by precipitation or condensation. Meteoric or meteorological phenomena.
outshine	Be much better than (someone) in a particular area. What star outshines the sun.
progress	Cause a task or undertaking to make progress. The darkness did not stop my progress.
promotion	The activity of organizing publicity campaigns. A sales promotion company.
sere	(especially of vegetation) dry or withered. The desert was edged with sere vegetation.
stardom	The status of being acknowledged as a star. Stardom meant nothing to her.
success	A person with a record of successes. I must make a success of my business.
triumph	Dwell on with satisfaction. She stopped triumphing over Mrs Ward s failure.
triumphant	Feeling or expressing jubilation after a victory or achievement. A triumphant shout.
upgrade	Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position. I ve upgraded my computer so I can run better software.
victor	A person who defeats an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition. There were many dead on the field but no clear victor.
victory	An act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition. Convincing victory.