evolution

noun

ˌe-və-ˈlü-shən How to pronounce evolution (audio)
Definition of evolutionnext
as in progress
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 steady, gliding images, part surveillance, part concern, suggest a de-evolution. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 This latest bob evolution bids adieu to the undone texture in favor of the precise and polished. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026 The 2021 theme celebrated the evolution of American style, exploring everything from diversity and inclusion to sustainability and gender expression. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026 What readers are saying The comments reflect a lively discussion about the enduring popularity and evolution of bluegrass music. — Rudi Greenberg, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evolution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
  1. progress
  2. development
  3. progression
  4. expansion
  5. growth
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  • Colorado Department of Transportation Despite the challenges, CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew said progress is being made.
    — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Trump’s absence on the international stage has created an opening for California governors to contrast their climate policies with the federal government’s attempts to reverse the nation’s progress.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of progress
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  • Fort Worth is considering new restrictions on where and how data centers can be built, including a potential 90-day pause on new development, as residents raise concerns about the impact on their neighborhoods.
    — Erin Jones, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Dodgers looking for Miguel Rojas replacement Rojas already has begun the transition into his player development role with the Dodgers, working with prospects in the Arizona Fall League.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of development
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  • Since 2021, the Food and Drug Administration has approved three antibody treatments meant to slow the disease’s progression.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Education is one of the most effective ways to help slow the progression of kidney disease.
    — Fresenius Kidney Care, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of progression
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  • The backstory The first Mandarin Oriental hotel—then called The Mandarin—opened its doors in Hong Kong in 1963 and has remained central to the hotel group’s core values, despite global expansion.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Following a community meeting attended by more than 200 Laramie County residents, Google and its partners are establishing a Community Council to address concerns about the effects of data center expansion on Cheyenne and surrounding communities.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of expansion
Noun
  • The distinction matters because polynomial and exponential growth can produce vastly different computing demands as the size of a problem increases.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Beckett also recorded strong growth, although it is owned by Collectors.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of growth

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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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