breakthrough
adjective/ˈbreɪkθruː/
/ˈbreɪkθruː/
[only before noun]- in which a performer or type of product is successful for the first time, when it is likely to be even more successful in the future
- It was a breakthrough album for the band.
- breakthrough technology/products
- an award for the best breakthrough artist
- Her breakthrough role came in 2022.
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