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the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the evolution of motion pictures from short, silent reels into a medium of mass entertainment and an art form
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Recent Examples of evolution
That evolution of his journey throughout the show and where that takes Dina — her ability to be present and supportive with her girls?
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Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Such developments, Smyth explained on our walk, are part of an evolution that began in the 1960s, when artists were drawn to the area for both its aesthetics and its isolation.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Mayor John Lindsay formally accepted the deed to the new wing on behalf of the city, marking a significant step in the mansion’s evolution as both a residence and a ceremonial space.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The character also looked back on her style evolution over the decades.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
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Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Such developments, Smyth explained on our walk, are part of an evolution that began in the 1960s, when artists were drawn to the area for both its aesthetics and its isolation.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Mayor John Lindsay formally accepted the deed to the new wing on behalf of the city, marking a significant step in the mansion’s evolution as both a residence and a ceremonial space.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The character also looked back on her style evolution over the decades.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
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But even incremental progress would mark a break from a status quo that shields the powerful while leaving the rest behind.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Are rising rents and deepening exclusion the inevitable byproducts of progress, or the deliberate outcomes of political choices?—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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And in Wednesday’s conference call to investors after posting third quarter results, Rosenfeld expressed caution in connection to where the firm chooses to source, even though the reduction in the tariff rate on China is a welcome development.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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If carried through, the changes would be a major win for Big Tech and the US, which has pushed for minimal restrictions to promote development and maintain a lead over China.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Over time, this can promote autoimmune disorders, contribute to disease progression and decrease longevity.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Combining recent anti-amyloid medications with physical activity, for example, could be a way to hold off progression of Alzheimer’s.—
Alice Park,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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The expansion of the role of pharmacies has meant that paying cash for generic drugs and services can also be cheaper at times.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, the major result emerging from this research is the implication that the universe is not expanding at an accelerating rate, but has already transitioned into a state of decelerating expansion.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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These incremental steps have helped the coffee chain stem a sales decline in China since earlier this year, with comparable sales returning to growth in the past two quarters.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the short run, that can put a pinch on job growth.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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