AMELIORATIONS Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

ameliorations

noun

plural of amelioration

as in refinements

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Noun

Its example is Detroit in its heyday, although that seems to have been a period of engineering refinements that lacked a notable scientific component.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
While the overall package may not be all that different from its predecessor, the Z Fold 8 Ultra includes tasteful refinements that make a great phone even greater.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Definition of refinements

Noun

Rivian plans further enhancements, including Sirius XM and Level 3 self-driving capabilities for Autonomy+ later this year.

— Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Our goal is earlier identification of needs, stronger prevention efforts and enhancements to our continuous quality improvement processes.

— Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

Definition of enhancements

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The 2026 tournament has instituted significant ticket price increases, and overall growth in media rights and sponsorship fees may push the tournament’s revenues close to $700 million this year.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Consider the case of Wells Fargo , a stock with a price-to-earnings ratio of 12 that had a quarter that was roundly disliked by the analyst community, despite some perfunctory price target increases.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026

Definition of increases

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Policies that weaken incentives to invest in biomedical research ultimately put future breakthroughs and future patients at risk.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Quantum technologies promise breakthroughs in computing, simulation, sensing, communications, and cryptography that may transform almost every industry.

— Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of breakthroughs

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Optasia, which made its stock market debut last year, uses AI and mobile data to provide micro loans, working capital, and airtime advances to unbanked consumers and small businesses.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
Even now, some strategists argue, artillery retains a role in halting large-scale Russian advances.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of advances

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Spieler learned from Chapa how rigid parking garage geometry is, meaning garages end up dictating the shape of developments around them.

— Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The report favors a model where commercialization is more of a conversation, as technology developments allow new scientific work that in turn leads to new or enhanced opportunities for further commercialization.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026

Definition of developments

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Flanz has the unique distinction of being part of the show’s staff for over 28 years and having seen the many evolutions — on the show, in entertainment and in the culture — that have influenced the series’ direction.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Fast-forward to 2026, and the actress behind Lizzie—aka, Hilary Duff—has gone through several personal and professional evolutions in her lifetime.

— Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026

Definition of evolutions

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