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.
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Recent Examples of quantum leap
Chicago may be taking another quantum leap forward in its technology aspirations.
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Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
That such a quantum leap in performance was offered by such a thoroughly civilised motorcycle speaks volumes for what came before it.
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Mike Hanlon
january 16,
New Atlas,
16 Jan. 2026
The quantum leap Bedard has taken this season is more than just scoring more goals, creating more of his own offense, running a more dangerous power play.
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Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
And then comes your quantum leap.
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Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quantum leap
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
That such a quantum leap in performance was offered by such a thoroughly civilised motorcycle speaks volumes for what came before it.
—
Mike Hanlon
january 16,
New Atlas,
16 Jan. 2026
The quantum leap Bedard has taken this season is more than just scoring more goals, creating more of his own offense, running a more dangerous power play.
—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
And then comes your quantum leap.
—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quantum leap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantum leap
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But top bankers and regulators also recognize that Europe is lagging in AI investment and the development of frontier companies driving breakthroughs.
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The breakthrough extended Messi’s record with his 20th World Cup goal, his seventh goal of the 2026 tournament and continued his record streak of consecutive World Cup games with a goal, now at eight.
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Local business owners welcomed the boost in business as Dodgers fans filled restaurants, hotels and entertainment districts throughout Sacramento and West Sacramento.
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But while the sportswear giant remains the category leader by revenue, and the company is enjoying a FIFA World Cup boost for its soccer jersey sales, the momentum has shifted decisively away from Beaverton, Oregon.
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The strengthening of El Niño and record-high worldwide ocean temperatures could be amplifying the heat, too.
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Behind that score is a gradual strengthening of national cyber systems.
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“Quantum leap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantum%20leap. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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