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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
At the time, Nokia noted the exact scale of the program would depend on the evolution of end market demand.
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Anna Heim, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Globalisation, digitisation, and labour market evolution have all conspired to favour services over products in the grand scheme of the economy.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Review the sources used below for this article: Sam Walters is a journalist covering archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution for Discover, along with an assortment of other topics.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025
The 1925 Scopes Trial, for example, was associated with a chilling effect on library holdings related to evolution.
—Jessica George, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for evolution
Anna Heim, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Globalisation, digitisation, and labour market evolution have all conspired to favour services over products in the grand scheme of the economy.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Review the sources used below for this article: Sam Walters is a journalist covering archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution for Discover, along with an assortment of other topics.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025
The 1925 Scopes Trial, for example, was associated with a chilling effect on library holdings related to evolution.
—Jessica George, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
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Nearly every neighboring state — minus Iowa — has legalized marijuana, but the Badger State hasn't made much progress on the issue, despite widespread voter support.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Thankfully, progress has been made, and a key factor seems to be disruption in hormone signaling.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Consider requesting professional development budgets for AI training, conference attendance or certification programs.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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This includes professional development courses, online certifications, or graduate programs.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Research has found several genetic variants that are associated with the development and progression of MASH.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
12 July 2025
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Because of this, glycans can also end up playing a role in the development and progression of cancer.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Plans for expansion to New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago in 2026 demonstrate the tour’s national ambitions.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Practice Belly Breathing Many people take shallow, fast breaths while running, limiting the expansion of their lungs.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
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Standard Bank estimates such tariffs could reduce economic growth by as much as 1.5 percentage points from current projections of 4% GDP growth this year.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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First, a quick refresher on freezing: The super cold temp—freezers should be set to zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower—stalls the growth of bacteria and other organisms.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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