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
The opening scene, complete with climactic special effects, is stunning by a quantum leap.
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Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
An elegant player, equal parts skill and force, who has made a quantum leap in his career over the past few years.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
In quantum mechanics, quantum leaps, called quantization, mean particles can transition between discrete energy states without passing through intermediate positions.
—Gregory Crawford, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Against all logic and physics, the Royals made a quantum leap from 106 losses in 2023 to 86 wins last season.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
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Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
An elegant player, equal parts skill and force, who has made a quantum leap in his career over the past few years.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
In quantum mechanics, quantum leaps, called quantization, mean particles can transition between discrete energy states without passing through intermediate positions.
—Gregory Crawford, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Against all logic and physics, the Royals made a quantum leap from 106 losses in 2023 to 86 wins last season.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantum leap
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Your next big partnership, your next major client, your next breakthrough idea is one message away.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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This led to his solo debut, 1996’s True To Myself, and then his breakthrough album, A Day In The Life in 1999.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
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At Buena Nota Bakery & Coffee Shop, a caffeine boost is anything but ordinary.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, noted the boost Tesla’s shares got last year as Musk and Trump’s relationship blossomed.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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