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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
Four months after the Season 2 finale aired on Prime Video, Tangcay asked the cast to reflect on their characters’ evolution and what drew them to this continuation.
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Matt Minton, Variety, 16 June 2026
That's the name of the game in evolution.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 16 June 2026
To some extent, the biennial model is an evolution of what the museum system is—clearly with a very commercial take.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
Less speculatively, evolution could have a say in the physiological limits of Earth’s plants.
—Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
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Matt Minton, Variety, 16 June 2026
That's the name of the game in evolution.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 16 June 2026
To some extent, the biennial model is an evolution of what the museum system is—clearly with a very commercial take.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
Less speculatively, evolution could have a say in the physiological limits of Earth’s plants.
—Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for evolution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
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If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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After 50 military firefighters and 15 vehicles responded to the scene, the fire's progress was halted.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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This includes streaming video on demand, linear television and studio production, distribution and development.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
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Suárez sees her development continuing with the Mercury, along with adjusting to playing her rookie season in the WNBA.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Those tests include amyloid and tau PET scans to help detect amyloid plaque and tau tangles in the brain, while allowing for earlier detection and monitoring disease progression, according to the American Brain Foundation.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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These drugs have been shown not only to decrease the risk of development of cancer, but also decrease progression of known cancers.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Sports features prominently across day one, with JioStar sports and live experiences CEO Ishan Chatterjee examining sport as a platform for fandom, AI and commerce, followed by ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta on cricket’s global expansion and La Liga president Javier Tebas on fan engagement and enforcement.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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When announcing its Ohio manufacturing expansion, Joby explicitly invoked the Wright brothers' legacy in Dayton.—
Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Russia is experiencing growth stagnation – even recession by some economists’ estimates – as well as rampant business closures and declining consumer confidence, Snegovaya said.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Culture is a growth asset, not a soft benefit.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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