as in advance
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
there's been a great improvement in your handwriting—I can actually read it!
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Recent Examples of improvement
Construction is expected to begin in late 2025 or early 2026, with the first phase including road improvements and preparation of the Wawa site.
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 13 July 2025
The improvement is driven by the investments made by the bank over the past decade, which are expected to fuel revenue growth ahead of expense growth in years to come, Cassidy said.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 13 July 2025
Samsung's latest flip phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, just made its debut at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event with improvements all around.
—PC Magazine, 12 July 2025
What to do: Schedule a strategic call before year’s end and ask specifically about:
—Bonus depreciation eligibility
—Section 179 limits
—Impact on capital improvement planning
—Energy-efficient upgrade credits
Why?
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 13 July 2025
The improvement is driven by the investments made by the bank over the past decade, which are expected to fuel revenue growth ahead of expense growth in years to come, Cassidy said.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 13 July 2025
Samsung's latest flip phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, just made its debut at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event with improvements all around.
—PC Magazine, 12 July 2025
What to do: Schedule a strategic call before year’s end and ask specifically about:
—Bonus depreciation eligibility
—Section 179 limits
—Impact on capital improvement planning
—Energy-efficient upgrade credits
Why?
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
Noun
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This is the first time a studio has put tickets for sale this early in advance, but considering Nolan has a loyal army of fans large enough to sack a city, there certainly won’t be any shortage of uptake.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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It's put submissions to the Federal Register on hold, effectively blocking many NIH grants from being funded because meetings to review grant proposals must be posted in the Federal Register 15 days in advance.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Create clear pathways for advancement via micro-credentials.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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With recent advancements in smart home technologies, a rediscovery of traditional craftsmanship, and a rekindling of national pride, Chinese industry leaders said the number of luxury domestic furniture brands is expected to rise in the near term.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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After her breakthrough role as the bubbly, naïve Tai, Brittany Murphy's film career took off, landing her starring roles in 8 Mile (2002), Uptown Girls (2003), Just Married (2003) and Sin City (2005).—
Julia Emmanuele,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Clueless was Murphy's breakthrough film, kicking off an impressive but tragically short career.—
Danny Horn,
EW.com,
19 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
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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