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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
Beijing has issued informal guidance to major Chinese tech groups to increase purchases of domestic AI chips in order to reduce reliance on Nvidia and support the evolution of a rival domestic chip ecosystem.
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Eleanor Olcott, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2025
The move marks an evolution for the complex, which paused its normal operations in January.
PopStroke, which started in Florida in 2019, has expanded significantly.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
The Mary Jane The latest evolution is the arrival of a new host of sneaker-flat hybrids inspired by the Mary Jane silhouette, complete with a buckle strap over the top of the foot.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 30 July 2025
Samuelsson sees this merging of comfort food with high-end experiences as a natural evolution.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 30 July 2025
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Eleanor Olcott, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2025
The move marks an evolution for the complex, which paused its normal operations in January.
PopStroke, which started in Florida in 2019, has expanded significantly.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
The Mary Jane The latest evolution is the arrival of a new host of sneaker-flat hybrids inspired by the Mary Jane silhouette, complete with a buckle strap over the top of the foot.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 30 July 2025
Samuelsson sees this merging of comfort food with high-end experiences as a natural evolution.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
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Yet we are told—relentlessly—that the very energy systems that enabled this progress now pose an existential threat.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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These efforts, once branded as civic progress, left painful legacies that still demand repair.—
Mark Anthony Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Aug. 2025
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Major life developments may also prompt the desire to sort through your closet.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Mayo suggested the city set aside land for affordable housing and invest in workforce development initiatives to help people in the area who might be affected.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
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But there has to be some level of progression without diluting the iconic-ness of Wednesday.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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But more so just to get that first one done, so that the progression can carry on, that’s the most exciting thing.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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That foundation of family support has fueled its expansion into year-round programming, including automotive education, STEM experiences, scholarship awards and multiple car shows.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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The company expects to have around 500 employees and contractors at the center by the end of 2025. Microsoft Corp. has begun hiring employees for its $3.3 billion data center opening in Mount Pleasant in early 2026, and is proceeding with expansion plans at the 1,900 acre-site.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Without a decisive course correction, it's projected to soar past $50 trillion in the coming years—crippling future generations with crushing interest payments, stifling economic growth, and leaving America vulnerable to foreign adversaries who hold our debt.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Once contained to local disputes resolved between communities, the violence has exploded into mass killings fueled by population growth, the climate crisis, and the collapse of traditional peacemaking.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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