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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
And couples who expect evolution adapt better, says Gallagher.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026
Will there be more evolution to this rotational revolution?
—Robert Samuels, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Dominick views client feedback as a pivotal aspect for the platform’s evolution.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Institutional evolution is inexorable and heartless.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026
Will there be more evolution to this rotational revolution?
—Robert Samuels, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Dominick views client feedback as a pivotal aspect for the platform’s evolution.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Institutional evolution is inexorable and heartless.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
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Some experts argue that China's steady execution has already given it an edge, while Western progress has been less consistent.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The progress has impressed BYD, which has committed the funding to accelerate development and bring this futuristic mining solution closer to reality.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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Fernandez revealed in an interview with Sky Sports this week that this development is no coincidence.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Many were also concerned about how things like school closures and mask mandates would impact their children’s development.—
Ej Dickson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2026
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Popov’s current focus in Hawaiʻi includes pilot programs such as short introductory boat routes, beginner lessons with clear progression, and weekend community sessions developed with marinas and hotels.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Referencing the Korean moon jar, a monumental lily and an aerodynamic automotive prototype, the collection traced a progression from origin to transformation to forward motion, proposing innovation as refinement rather than rupture.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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While political leaders on both sides of the aisle often tout the benefits of energy expansion, their support tends to fade when local considerations come into play.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Heirs had raised $750 million from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in December to finance the expansion of its own oil producing facility to 100,000 barrels per day within five years, more than doubling the asset’s capacity when it was bought from Shell in 2021.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Despite the program’s growth, FRAP is struggling to offer services in all of Oklahoma’s 77 counties, as the law intended.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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The unit reported 20 quarters of comparable sales growth under his leadership.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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