breakthrough
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Vance led roughly 21 hours of talks aimed at easing tensions involving Iran, but the discussions ended without a breakthrough.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
Whether the power that once dropped Deontay Wilder multiple times has waned, or Makhmudov simply showed a stubborn chin under sustained pressure, Fury couldn't find the breakthrough.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Raviprolu sees the breakthrough as a broader lesson about persistence in science.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026
Talks between the two countries failed to produce a breakthrough.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
To work through the Tower of Babel of software and hardware speaking different languages that evolved in the 1980s and early 1990s, however, required another big breakthrough.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
Vocabulary lists containing breakthrough
NAEP Test Words
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Content Summary 5.4: The Second Industrial Revolution
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
