ameliorations

noun

plural of amelioration
as in refinements

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  1. refinements
  2. enhancements
  3. increases
  4. breakthroughs
  5. advances
  6. developments
  7. evolutions
Noun
  • Featuring Bose’s noise cancellation technology, now referred to as QuietControl, the new QuietComfort headphones have several refinements over the first-generation model in their active noise cancellation performance.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Building the foundation for future testing Beyond verifying individual subsystems, the first testing campaign generated engineering and diagnostic data that will help guide future refinements.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of refinements
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  • The lawsuit accuses Apple of touting new AI technology, including Siri enhancements, while advertising the iPhone 16 at the time; however, the device did not contain the features when it was released, according to court filings.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Gameplay enhancements include deeper pre-snap options, smarter defenders, and an optional Catch Meter.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancements
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  • The additional pension costs imposed by AB 1383 would leave cities with less money for staffing, salaries, and other public services or require significant tax increases.
    — Mariana Trujillo, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026
  • As Venus moves closer to Earth in its orbit, its apparent size increases, even as the illuminated portion shrinks.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
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  • Historical data shows that business model innovation, like in residential solar, often yields better returns than pure hardware breakthroughs.
    — Rob Day, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For scientists like Cohen, these molecules are an exciting area of research that could reap significant health breakthroughs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of breakthroughs
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  • As her condition advances, the story folds in her strained bonds with her daughter, played by Wen Qi, and her father, played by Fifth Generation filmmaker Tian Zhuangzhuang.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Advertisement The outcome of the midterms will likely determine whether Sanders’ AI equity tax advances, and thus the coming months may decide who owns America’s AI future.
    — Sarah Polcz, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of advances
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  • So, what is a good 1-year CD account interest rate actually considered to be now, amid recent developments?
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The developments have provided a fresh boost to Korean chipmakers, whose fortunes are closely tied to demand for the memory chips used in AI infrastructure.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of developments
Noun
  • The characters Alex and Cole underwent their own evolutions as love interests.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of evolutions
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