amelioration

noun

Definition of ameliorationnext
as in increase

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amelioration
  1. increase
  2. enhancement
  3. strengthening
  4. upturn
  5. upswing
  6. breakthrough
  7. betterment
  8. uplift
Noun
  • But, a number of studies have found similar connections between an increase in green spaces — especially trees that don't block residents' views — and a reduction in violence.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Economists’ estimated monthly employment gains of 95,000 jobs would mark an increase from June’s lower-than-expected 57,000 jobs added.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of increase
Noun
  • Wells asked the court to impose a sentencing enhancement that increased Kendall’s punishment to 50 years to life.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Wells argued for a sentence enhancement, and at the hearing on July 31, Kendall was sentenced to two consecutive sentences of 25 years to life.
    — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancement
Noun
  • In Thursday’s announcement, Canal+ highlighted that the new deal would also see a strengthening of its support for new filmmakers and new styles of filmmaking; debut films and emerging talent; diversity film and animated films.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 July 2026
  • While dealing with an unfortunate situation, the coach and GM could see the players’ camaraderie strengthening.
    — Molly Keshin, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of strengthening
Noun
  • While Georgia Ports Authority is pleased at the upturn, all the economic and global uncertainty has led to guarded predictions for the future.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
  • But, Goldman Sachs asks, is the upturn in IPOs a sign that the stock market is heading into a bubble?
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Definition of upturn
Noun
  • Josh, a perpetual self-optimizer, is convinced that an upswing is just around the corner.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
  • This upswing in both quality and popularity has seen Hollywood press play on more video game adaptations than ever.
    — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of upswing
Noun
  • China’s strongest path may be less about one spectacular breakthrough and more about combining research ambition, industrial capacity, aggressive pricing and coordinated deployment.
    — Will Conaway, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • At times, Blue Island feels somewhat like a sister album to Olivia Dean’s breakthrough album, The Art of Loving.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of breakthrough
Noun
  • But that means better finishing and more of a willingness to play toward the betterment of the team.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Growing up in a Quaker environment back in Pasadena, it was ingrained in her to push forward, no matter the odds, for the betterment of everyone.
    — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Definition of betterment
Noun
  • Els believes the cranes currently dotting the Vilamoura skyline are a flashing indicator of a new uplift cycle.
    — Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Total revenue again held steady with a 2% uplift but EBITA dropped by 9% to £97 million from last year’s £107 million (itself a 20% drop on the previous year).
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of uplift
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