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
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Modern breeding has introduced several hybrid cultivars, such as ‘Dragon Wings’ which offer improved flowering.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
JPMorgan raised its price target to $530 from $525, citing improved fundamentals during first-quarter earnings.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Reaves did his part with 15 points, showing improved shooting by making half of his 14 shots.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
That improved performance factored into a bigger budget for baseball operations and a splashier offseason that included signing All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract, raising the expectations.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 May 2026
So, while the month may not be starting in an improved fashion, borrowers shouldn't be discouraged.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 May 2026
With a refined and appealing design, plenty of power, smooth multitasking, and improved cameras, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a premier folding phone.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Doctors like Bauman sell a medical-grade red light therapy cap to be worn for about 5 minutes daily, with the expectation of improved hair density within 90 days.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Ukraine’s offensive capabilities have also improved, with the Defense Ministry saying Tuesday that the country’s forces have more than doubled the range of their deep-strike capabilities since Russia’s February 2022 invasion.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Andrew Benintendi had three RBIs as Chicago improved to 6-4 in its last 10 games.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
During Radakovich’s tenure, the Hurricanes’ football team improved from 5-7 in 2022 to 10-2 in the 2025 regular season.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Consumer postpaid phone churn was 90 basis points in Q1, a sequential improvement of 5 basis points from Q4, and improved further in March to below 85 basis points.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Mortgage rates have gradually improved in recent days for both buyers and owners hoping to refinance.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Jayhawks softball team improved to 30-15 (11-7 Big) with a series win over UCF on Sunday.
—Pj Green
april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
People stop debating what can be changed and improved about the public sector and instead start to see it as something to be dismantled.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
That’s partly because our reliance on gas taxes has been rendered obsolete by EV adoption and improved fuel economy.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Modern breeding has introduced several hybrid cultivars, such as ‘Dragon Wings’ which offer improved flowering.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
JPMorgan raised its price target to $530 from $525, citing improved fundamentals during first-quarter earnings.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Reaves did his part with 15 points, showing improved shooting by making half of his 14 shots.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
That improved performance factored into a bigger budget for baseball operations and a splashier offseason that included signing All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract, raising the expectations.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 May 2026
So, while the month may not be starting in an improved fashion, borrowers shouldn't be discouraged.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 May 2026
With a refined and appealing design, plenty of power, smooth multitasking, and improved cameras, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a premier folding phone.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Doctors like Bauman sell a medical-grade red light therapy cap to be worn for about 5 minutes daily, with the expectation of improved hair density within 90 days.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
As a senior, the new-and-improved Maloney earned first-team All-Dade honors, leading the 2015 Explorers to a 13-2 record and the Class 8A state semifinals.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Ukraine’s offensive capabilities have also improved, with the Defense Ministry saying Tuesday that the country’s forces have more than doubled the range of their deep-strike capabilities since Russia’s February 2022 invasion.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Andrew Benintendi had three RBIs as Chicago improved to 6-4 in its last 10 games.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
During Radakovich’s tenure, the Hurricanes’ football team improved from 5-7 in 2022 to 10-2 in the 2025 regular season.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Consumer postpaid phone churn was 90 basis points in Q1, a sequential improvement of 5 basis points from Q4, and improved further in March to below 85 basis points.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Mortgage rates have gradually improved in recent days for both buyers and owners hoping to refinance.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Jayhawks softball team improved to 30-15 (11-7 Big) with a series win over UCF on Sunday.
—Pj Green
april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
People stop debating what can be changed and improved about the public sector and instead start to see it as something to be dismantled.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improved
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Indigo Girls fans already have an evolved perspective on aging and a deeper understanding of how badass vulnerability really is.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
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Several prominent names in the sport have been vocal in recent years about the need for an evolved calendar, one that reflects a competitive yet health-conscious approach.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The artworks are enhanced with portraits of the artists and brief statements about their art.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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Bike activists in this city have, to our minds, successfully enhanced the lot of cyclists in Chicago and are fully entitled to keep pushing for more reasonable improvements.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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With three Game 6s taking place on Thursday, two teams advanced to the second round.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Satellite images showed that Tehran’s main targets included advanced radar systems, communications systems and aircraft.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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“Improved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improved. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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