n. an act of overcoming or moving through an obstacle or restriction; an important discovery in a particular field that encourages an acceleration
This movie was the actor's breakthrough role.
This movie was the actor's breakthrough role.
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How did Amy make a breakthrough with Promise?
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Where did Lacey go with Donavan to help her get a breakthrough past the actor's block she had with the script?
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What happened when the scientists were heading back inside for the scientific breakthrough presentation?
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acceleration; moving up; overcoming
setback
2 syllables
break-through
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