Breakthrough
Breakthrough noun - An instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill.
Exposure and breakthrough are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Exposure" instead a noun "Breakthrough".
Exposure
Exposure noun - The state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful.
Breakthrough and exposure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Breakthrough" instead a noun "Exposure".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| short | short breakthrough | short exposure |
| real | real breakthrough | real exposure |
| massive | massive breakthrough | massive exposure |
| great | great breakthrough | great exposure |
| Other adjectives: early, national, international, mainstream. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- It's a huge breakthrough that she can function during the day and only blister after prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Source: Literature / Fledgling - Soundgarden: They were the first Seattle band to score a major label deal, and gained exposure in the grunge explosion of '91, but their big breakthrough came in 1994 thanks to Superunknown.
Source: Breakthrough Hit -
Fan game Genius: The Transgression has the Genius condition being somewhat contagious- exposure to mad science can turn an ordinary human into a Beholden, or even cause a Breakthrough to becoming a full fledged Genius.
Source: Go Mad from the Revelation
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