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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
The film will follow the personal and professional evolution of Armani, who passed away last September, aged 91, and is widely regarded to be among the most influential designers in 20th and 21st Century fashion.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Sly & Robbie played a formative role in the evolution of dancehall during the 1990s.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
That’s one of several recent evolutions in ESPN’s distribution strategy, as the company balances digital growth with cable dominance—and tries to maintain fan support along the way.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Seahawks safety Julian Love, who began his career with the New York Giants when Darnold was with the Jets, had a crosstown view of the quarterback’s career evolution.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for evolution
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Sly & Robbie played a formative role in the evolution of dancehall during the 1990s.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
That’s one of several recent evolutions in ESPN’s distribution strategy, as the company balances digital growth with cable dominance—and tries to maintain fan support along the way.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Seahawks safety Julian Love, who began his career with the New York Giants when Darnold was with the Jets, had a crosstown view of the quarterback’s career evolution.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
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In my classroom, the difference between progress and failure often comes down to whether someone trusted can rock a baby during the first period.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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These projects remind us that progress didn’t happen by accident, and that joy and pain can sometimes exist side by side.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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The development is the latest as Syria's new leaders have struggled since toppling former President Bashar Assad in December 2024 to assert their full authority over the country torn by nearly 14 years of civil war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The program required the developments to remain affordable for more than a half-century to receive the funding.—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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When physicians practice for years under a license that does not allow progression, regardless of performance, instability becomes embedded in the health-care system.—
José Sosa-Palacios,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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As for oral medications, spironolactone is often prescribed off-label to help slow the progression of hair loss and boost hair regrowth.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Howard, who had served as a second lieutenant with the Ninety‑Second Division, 366th Infantry in France during World War I, accused President Truman of using the Cold War to justify a sweeping peacetime expansion of America’s global military footprint.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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India is positioning itself as the testbed where energy infrastructure meets AI expansion.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Airfares increased through much of 2025 because of slower flight capacity growth along routes.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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But Trump’s tariffs have forced exporters to look elsewhere, creating a backlash in other markets that could put up additional trade barriers and limit future growth, Prasad said.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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