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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
Four months after the Season 2 finale aired on Prime Video, Tangcay asked the cast to reflect on their characters’ evolution and what drew them to this continuation.
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Matt Minton, Variety, 16 June 2026
That's the name of the game in evolution.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 16 June 2026
To some extent, the biennial model is an evolution of what the museum system is—clearly with a very commercial take.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
Less speculatively, evolution could have a say in the physiological limits of Earth’s plants.
—Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
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Matt Minton, Variety, 16 June 2026
That's the name of the game in evolution.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 16 June 2026
To some extent, the biennial model is an evolution of what the museum system is—clearly with a very commercial take.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
Less speculatively, evolution could have a say in the physiological limits of Earth’s plants.
—Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for evolution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
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If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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After 50 military firefighters and 15 vehicles responded to the scene, the fire's progress was halted.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Decade-long national build FNTF’s development began in 2013 as part of China’s long-term national science infrastructure roadmap.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
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In a 2024 analysis, Panorama Global found nearly 30% of Scott’s education grantees were focused on youth development.—
Thalia Beaty,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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This is because the disease is caught in an earlier stage and can be treated earlier, slowing the disease's progression.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
4 Dec. 2025
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Why consider glasses that stop myopia progression?—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
4 Dec. 2025
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Sports features prominently across day one, with JioStar sports and live experiences CEO Ishan Chatterjee examining sport as a platform for fandom, AI and commerce, followed by ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta on cricket’s global expansion and La Liga president Javier Tebas on fan engagement and enforcement.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Congolese health authorities have previously said contact tracing has been hampered by community resistance in some areas and by the rapid expansion of the outbreak into new health zones, increasing the workload for surveillance teams.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The then-middle school entrepreneur created the bot operation with Cameron Zoub, who would be his fellow cofounder (and Whop’s chief growth officer) in the years to come.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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The suit further alleges that Roblox prioritized company growth over user safety.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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