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
After improvements in passenger totals in 2021, 2022, and 2023, San Jose and Oakland both began to suffer slumps in 2024 and the weakening pattern has lingered well into 2025, a review of official airport statistics shows.
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Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Public support for the project includes $20 million from the state and $5 million from the city for infrastructure improvements, like roads, sidewalks and utilities, and about $15 million in tax breaks.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Just over half of the improvement in operating margins was attributed to the sale of the Weitzman business.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The animals have room to climb and jump and perch on a few branches—a big improvement over the tiny wire boxes in which they would have been forced to live their entire lives in the past.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
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Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Public support for the project includes $20 million from the state and $5 million from the city for infrastructure improvements, like roads, sidewalks and utilities, and about $15 million in tax breaks.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Just over half of the improvement in operating margins was attributed to the sale of the Weitzman business.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The animals have room to climb and jump and perch on a few branches—a big improvement over the tiny wire boxes in which they would have been forced to live their entire lives in the past.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
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Yet, even as photovoltaic technology advances, engineers continue to chase a balance between efficiency, stability, and cost.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Understanding automation and working to create the conditions where workers can benefit from technical advances is an important task for the twenty-first century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The massive margin of victory sets Minnesota (5-4) up well for NBA Cup advancement.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Picture books of colorful flowers and plants, as well as seed catalogs, can be wonderful sources of memory enhancement.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The new mining vehicle features engineering enhancements designed to overcome the challenges of the seabed.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Researchers in South Korea have achieved a breakthrough that can lead to safer and more efficient batteries, quickening the transition to clean energy and paving the way for a more sustainable future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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But the patriots’ real breakthrough came in 1778 and 1779, when the fleets of France and Spain finally joined this contest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 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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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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