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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
While playoff contenders are still driven by star power, the evolution of the role player has shifted the draft process and player acquisition dynamic.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
While the two filmmakers have taken different paths since their initial collaborations together, their thematic insights on memory and death, and redemption and evolution can be paired well together.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
The journey is a perilous and illuminating one, as Jamie and Isla encounter hordes of infected, as well as an alpha, a hulking and seemingly intelligent evolution of the infected.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 June 2025
The evolution of Flow mirrored the tone of the show itself: confident, capable, and finally ready for primetime.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
While the two filmmakers have taken different paths since their initial collaborations together, their thematic insights on memory and death, and redemption and evolution can be paired well together.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
The journey is a perilous and illuminating one, as Jamie and Isla encounter hordes of infected, as well as an alpha, a hulking and seemingly intelligent evolution of the infected.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 June 2025
The evolution of Flow mirrored the tone of the show itself: confident, capable, and finally ready for primetime.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
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But lawmakers did see progress on some key items Friday, including on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap that has proven to be an arduous battle between the Senate GOP and House members from high-tax states.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
28 June 2025
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But, as the documentary reveals, real progress would prove trickier to achieve.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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The depot houses rare posters, architectural models, and artifacts from every stage of the network’s development.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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However, regardless of development, locally heavy rains are possible over portions of Belize, Guatemala, and southeastern Mexico during the next few days.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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In adults, where rapid growth has ceased, the focus shifts to symptom management and pain levels, though curve progression remains a concern in certain cases.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The idea for the monthly reviews felt like a natural progression from what Hearn has learned from his experience in the world of work.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Four years ago advances were being made on many of the political issues popular with people whose political views ranged from progressive to centrist such as DEI, ESG, CSR, climate change, the expansion of alternative energy and foreign aid.—
David Hessekiel,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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With the funding approved through 2035, the expansion will shower as much as $1.5 billion in subsidies to Hollywood over the next decade.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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What is measurable is the exponential growth in public interest around cults.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Set intentions for unbelievable growth, and embrace that this potential already exists within you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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