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
  • Final design and engineering refinements for the Oceanside project are expected to continue through 2027.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Google says refinements to the Pixel Watch 5's GPS improve performance when tracking your location in big cities with skyscrapers.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of refinements
Noun
  • Among the considerable track enhancements, existing structure renovations, and forthcoming amenities, one of CrossHarbor’s reimaginings is the Singer Drivers Club.
    — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Exton was also convicted of two counts of felonious assault, with sentencing enhancements linked to all three charges, the prosecutor’s office said.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhancements
Noun
  • Chris Douglas, a professor of economics at the University of Michigan-Flint, called it unlikely that stick prices will go up 50% across the board, noting Canada's modest market share, but wonders what will happen if demand increases.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The real test will come after September 8, when political email volume increases and Gmail users start voting with the Report spam button.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of increases
Noun
  • That’s thanks to educational institutions like the University of Toronto, and public-private research institutes like the Vector Institute, which Hinton co-founded to help commercialize AI breakthroughs.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Given room to experiment, a group with this much know-how could surely muster some breakthroughs.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of breakthroughs
Noun
  • Researchers in the United States are shaping the nanoscience frontier, using atomic‑scale control to accelerate advances in electronics, energy storage, catalysis, sensing and medicine.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier this year, Apple unveiled artificial intelligence advances, including upgrades to its Siri assistant, emphasizing a focus on privacy and day-to-day use as the company tries to catch up with rivals on AI.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of advances
Noun
  • To his eyes, the 11th century record of the Norman conquest offers an extreme example of the value of studying history’s patterns to anticipate future developments.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • According to the company, Karma’s Dubai portfolio includes developments in Dubai Investment Park, Arjan, Dubai Land Residence Complex and Dubai Sports City.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 Sep. 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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