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the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the evolution of motion pictures from short, silent reels into a medium of mass entertainment and an art form
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Recent Examples of evolution
While playoff contenders are still driven by star power, the evolution of the role player has shifted the draft process and player acquisition dynamic.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
While the two filmmakers have taken different paths since their initial collaborations together, their thematic insights on memory and death, and redemption and evolution can be paired well together.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
The journey is a perilous and illuminating one, as Jamie and Isla encounter hordes of infected, as well as an alpha, a hulking and seemingly intelligent evolution of the infected.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 June 2025
The evolution of Flow mirrored the tone of the show itself: confident, capable, and finally ready for primetime.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
While the two filmmakers have taken different paths since their initial collaborations together, their thematic insights on memory and death, and redemption and evolution can be paired well together.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
The journey is a perilous and illuminating one, as Jamie and Isla encounter hordes of infected, as well as an alpha, a hulking and seemingly intelligent evolution of the infected.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 June 2025
The evolution of Flow mirrored the tone of the show itself: confident, capable, and finally ready for primetime.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
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Since the 1960s, monthly pay has stood in France—and in much of the world—as a symbol of stability and social progress.—
Arbia Smiti,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
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This is how modern software development should function.—
Dan Rogers,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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His first visit to a specialist to address the development kicked off a testing process that lasted nine months.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Fear of failure often stifles growth and progression.—
Arthi Rabikrisson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The new positions are expected to support long-term research into the causes, progression, and treatment of such conditions.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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As luck would have it, the expansion Tampa Bay Devil Rays, as they were then known, were to begin play in 1998 and commence minor league and player development operations in 1997, a year after Militello threw his final pitch.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The news marks the first international expansion for Jackson’s FAST network.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
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Initially believed to be a stroke, he was rushed to Salford Royal Hospital, where scans revealed a growth on his brain.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The Inter-American Development Bank forecasts data center investments in the region will double by 2029 relative to last year’s level, potentially boosting stagnating economic growth.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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