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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
Increasing complexity across millions of years Once plants became established on land, evolution continued.
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Erin Potter, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Every living thing on Earth has been honed by millions of years of evolution and coevolution alongside all the other creatures and the planet’s different environments.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 15 Mar. 2026
Wise words, as lithium’s evolution is likely to be more of a marathon rather than a sprint.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
The 98th ceremony, which is taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and streaming live on ABC and Hulu, will be the latest in the ceremony's long evolution.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Erin Potter, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Every living thing on Earth has been honed by millions of years of evolution and coevolution alongside all the other creatures and the planet’s different environments.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 15 Mar. 2026
Wise words, as lithium’s evolution is likely to be more of a marathon rather than a sprint.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
The 98th ceremony, which is taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and streaming live on ABC and Hulu, will be the latest in the ceremony's long evolution.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
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Speak clearly, then document agreements to secure your progress.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Canning’s progress Right-hander Griffin Canning threw about 24 pitches in simulated game on Sunday morning in Peoria, his second time facing hitters this spring.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The project does not appear to have been filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as of Thursday, but an affiliated project's TDLR filings offer more insights into the site development plans.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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At their Tuesday meeting, council will weigh the resolution accepting the petition's withdrawal, greenlighting the development of that annexation policy, and putting a stay on future annexation applications.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Because of the very rapid speed of progression, clinicians are advised to maintain a high level of suspicion.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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The work of documentaries must be rigorous, contextualized, and unflinching enough to help stop the progression of an insidious message and movement.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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To seal the night, our clients observed the night sky using the historic 100-inch Hooker Telescope, a tool used by the greatest astronomers of the Twentieth Century, including Edwin Hubble, who used it to measure the expansion of the Universe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Before the preseason games even happen, there’s a lot to do with an expansion draft for Portland and Toronto as well as free agency for 80% of the league.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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Cal Fire said the quick warm-up could dry out landscapes fast, especially after the rain brought a lot of new growth.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Economists warn that sustained high oil prices could increase inflation and slow economic growth in several countries.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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