as in evolved
being far along in development
an improved version of the software is now available
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as in enhanced
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improved
Ope Adetayo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
In other words, there are plenty of improved options for both buyers and current owners to explore right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Researchers, including me, are developing improved testing methods that better reflect how plants actually interact with soil.
—Dinesh Phuyal, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
The consensus was that Giulianelli was much improved and worth more than just watching.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
And just last week, after developers touted improved security measures for the vacant site, Kansas City firefighters were called to yet another blaze.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
All numbers five-on-five, via Natural Stat Trick If trying to make the case for improved defensive play by Edmonton’s skaters since the trades, these numbers do not aid the cause.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
In the morning, she’s left with glowy skin with improved elasticity.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
Several developments have strengthened Ellis’ conviction, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s improved sentiment on quantum computing.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
An indicator of overall loan demand improved for a second quarter but remained far below its level in late 2024, according to a separate survey of banks.
—Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Although weather conditions in Charlotte improved Monday, the aftermath of the storm continued to hamper travel plans, resulting in an additional 700 cancellations and 465 delays.
—Chase Jordan
january 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Sales improved slightly in Q4, down 2% to €282 million.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The good news is that unlike silver-screen waves, this look is actually improved by a few imperfections.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
Illinois improved to 17-3 and 8-1 in the Big Ten on Saturday with its ninth-straight win, the longest winning streak of the Underwood era.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The Lakers improved to 28-17 and won for the fourth time in five games.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
More than a decade ago, the organic farmer began to notice that the pet occasionally picked up sticks and used them to scratch herself — a behavior that is known though not often recorded — and captured her in action as her technique improved.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Traffickers charge high fees and force victims to recruit friends and family in exchange for improved conditions, furthering a pyramid scheme model, Interpol said.
—Ope Adetayo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
In other words, there are plenty of improved options for both buyers and current owners to explore right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Researchers, including me, are developing improved testing methods that better reflect how plants actually interact with soil.
—Dinesh Phuyal, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
The consensus was that Giulianelli was much improved and worth more than just watching.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
And just last week, after developers touted improved security measures for the vacant site, Kansas City firefighters were called to yet another blaze.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
All numbers five-on-five, via Natural Stat Trick If trying to make the case for improved defensive play by Edmonton’s skaters since the trades, these numbers do not aid the cause.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
In the morning, she’s left with glowy skin with improved elasticity.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
Several developments have strengthened Ellis’ conviction, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s improved sentiment on quantum computing.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
LeBron James scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half as Los Angeles improved to 3-1 on an eight-game trip.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
An indicator of overall loan demand improved for a second quarter but remained far below its level in late 2024, according to a separate survey of banks.
—Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Although weather conditions in Charlotte improved Monday, the aftermath of the storm continued to hamper travel plans, resulting in an additional 700 cancellations and 465 delays.
—Chase Jordan
january 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Sales improved slightly in Q4, down 2% to €282 million.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The good news is that unlike silver-screen waves, this look is actually improved by a few imperfections.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
Illinois improved to 17-3 and 8-1 in the Big Ten on Saturday with its ninth-straight win, the longest winning streak of the Underwood era.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The Lakers improved to 28-17 and won for the fourth time in five games.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
More than a decade ago, the organic farmer began to notice that the pet occasionally picked up sticks and used them to scratch herself — a behavior that is known though not often recorded — and captured her in action as her technique improved.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improved
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In the last century, scientists have found bountiful evidence of complexity and engineering in living systems that seems highly unlikely to have emerged from a world of evolved necessity.—
Andrew McDiarmid,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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In all cases there is a responsibility to accept a certain degree of uncertainty, evolved thinking, and risk.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Of course, the whole shebang was greatly enhanced by the venue itself, which delivered its mind-blowing mix of colorful, moving visuals across and around its unbelievable vivid and clear 16K resolution wraparound LED screen that dominates the interior of this 366-foot-fall building.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Safar was initially charged as a juvenile before the case against him was enhanced in September.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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No Man's Sky's dogfighting model is notable for its shift from the simple, arcade combat present at launch to the more advanced systems in the game now.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Subran estimated that if China were to raise its household disposable-income share in GDP from the current 58% towards the 70% to 75% range observed in advanced economies, private consumption could rise by around 10 percentage points in GDP.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Improved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improved. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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