ameliorations

noun

plural of amelioration
as in refinements

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ameliorations
  1. refinements
  2. enhancements
  3. increases
  4. breakthroughs
  5. advances
  6. developments
  7. evolutions
Noun
  • The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra brings a faster chip, redesigned thermal cooling, and better battery life, but these refinements may feel too incremental for existing Tab S11 Ultra owners.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The third-generation glasses feature fairly minor refinements.
    — Victoria Song, The Verge, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of refinements
Noun
  • Compared to legacy platforms, the SSCs feature core design enhancements that increase payload size and speed, while streamlining the number of operators and logistics, such as extending the time between overhauls.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Other hot spots also offer hazard enhancements, albeit less than what’s available for Hormuz trips.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhancements
Noun
  • Proponents say these are projects California communities are dying to build, hampered by cost increases and delays from CEQA litigation.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Raman and a majority of her colleagues had voted the previous year for a package of increases that would culminate in a $30-per-hour minimum wage in summer 2028.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of increases
Noun
  • However, many aspects of the defense enjoyed breakthroughs against Washington, with USC recording a season-high five sacks after having just eight through its first five games.
    — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • This time is not so different For more than a century, major breakthroughs have sparked widespread fears of job loss, only to be followed by rising productivity and incomes, entirely new categories of work, and sustained growth in GDP.
    — Ali Kashani, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of breakthroughs
Noun
  • The benefits of space exploration extend well beyond the Moon, potentially driving advances in energy storage, electric vehicles and other technologies on Earth.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Public discourse has widely been about whether Gersten and Gramps Getaway could stay if the redevelopment plan advances.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of advances
Noun
  • Related Articles Developed in partnership with Grupo Bosque Real, a specialist in high-end developments, the project was unveiled Thursday at an introductory event in Mexico City.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Both developments will be surrounded by entertainment districts.
    — Sofi Zeman October 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of developments
Noun
  • Those values have informed key operational evolutions at Estée Lauder of late.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Massive technological evolutions, including smaller drivers and active and the introduction of adaptive-noise cancellation, have allowed listeners to focus on their favorite music like never before—even on the go, away from home.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of evolutions
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