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leaps and bounds

NOUN

quantum leap

Synonyms

WEAK

abrupt change advance breakthrough giant strides inspiration jump quantum jump radical change transilience

Example Sentences

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When Marcello Hernández speaks, his voice takes ebullient leaps and bounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“Industry” is leaps and bounds ahead because it refuses to define anyone strictly by their sexuality.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

I’m seeing it growing by leaps and bounds on the right.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

The puppies, named Maple, Ash, Chestnut, Acorn and Blossom, are coming on "literally in leaps and bounds", she said.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

In 1954, Flom took over as Skadden’s managing partner, and the firm began to grow by leaps and bounds.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell