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
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 June 2026
According to Warby Parker, during the war, the British Royal Air Force developed improved night-fighting success against German bombers and wanted to keep the real reason new airborne radar technology secret.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
During the war, the British Royal Air Force developed improved night-fighting success against German bombers and wanted to keep the real reason, new airborne radar technology, a secret.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Together, these technologies enable faster deployment, improved adaptability, and more efficient automation in smart manufacturing environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
There’s no question an improved pass rush will improve the Bucs secondary.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The Corolla still pumps out 300 horsepower but engineers have increased torque to 302 lb-ft and sharpened the drivetrain to provide even more aggressive acceleration and improved response, making the GRMN version the most potent ever.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The months of improved blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol still counted.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Perhaps as important as Morocco’s investment in nurturing domestic talent has been its improved efforts to scout and court eligible international talent —often the descendants of emigrants who have learned the game in world-class competitive environs elsewhere.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Consecutive weeks of May showers dropped 6-10 inches of rain and significantly improved drought conditions in central and North Georgia, according to the National Weather Service.
—Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Robinson has owned Smith all training camp, indicating the 2024 first-round pick has improved, over the Dolphins need to find a better backup offensive tackle.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Over the centuries, technological development has significantly improved the living conditions of humanity.
—Pope Leo Xiv, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
According to a statewide survey touted by Hochul, teachers reported fewer classroom distractions, stronger student engagement and improved social connections among students.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
The men’s national team has not markedly improved since … 1994?
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
The new-and-improved Siri is capable of working across several apps, identifying information and photos on the screen, and offering more more in-depth AI chatbot conversations for users.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Chicago Public Schools spokesperson Sylvia Barragan said in a statement that the technology has improved water quality.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Adjective
The first few days (and weeks) of training camp should serve as a proving ground for Murray to demonstrate his understanding of the system and for McCarthy to showcase his improved accuracy.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 June 2026
According to Warby Parker, during the war, the British Royal Air Force developed improved night-fighting success against German bombers and wanted to keep the real reason new airborne radar technology secret.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
During the war, the British Royal Air Force developed improved night-fighting success against German bombers and wanted to keep the real reason, new airborne radar technology, a secret.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Together, these technologies enable faster deployment, improved adaptability, and more efficient automation in smart manufacturing environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
There’s no question an improved pass rush will improve the Bucs secondary.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The Corolla still pumps out 300 horsepower but engineers have increased torque to 302 lb-ft and sharpened the drivetrain to provide even more aggressive acceleration and improved response, making the GRMN version the most potent ever.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The months of improved blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol still counted.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Perhaps as important as Morocco’s investment in nurturing domestic talent has been its improved efforts to scout and court eligible international talent —often the descendants of emigrants who have learned the game in world-class competitive environs elsewhere.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Verb
With the win, the Fever improved to 6-5 ahead of their next game on Thursday against the Chicago Sky.
—Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Consecutive weeks of May showers dropped 6-10 inches of rain and significantly improved drought conditions in central and North Georgia, according to the National Weather Service.
—Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Robinson has owned Smith all training camp, indicating the 2024 first-round pick has improved, over the Dolphins need to find a better backup offensive tackle.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Over the centuries, technological development has significantly improved the living conditions of humanity.
—Pope Leo Xiv, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
According to a statewide survey touted by Hochul, teachers reported fewer classroom distractions, stronger student engagement and improved social connections among students.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
The men’s national team has not markedly improved since … 1994?
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
The new-and-improved Siri is capable of working across several apps, identifying information and photos on the screen, and offering more more in-depth AI chatbot conversations for users.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Chicago Public Schools spokesperson Sylvia Barragan said in a statement that the technology has improved water quality.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improved
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And yet such naked projection felt somehow hopeful, as though simply being able to conceive of such evolved avatars of masculinity might help power them into existence.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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This is therefore part of a larger research stream that centers on the ways that some modern problems stem from a mismatch between our evolved brains and our modern human environments, which have changed dramatically in an eye-blink of evolutionary time.—
Owen D. Jones,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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White Whale Dirty Martini At White Whale in Las Vegas, the White Whale Dirty Martini is a spirit-forward martini enhanced with a robust, unfiltered olive oil fat wash.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The comedy of that isn’t undermined by the terror of Patricia’s plight; it’s enhanced by it.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Fable 5, in particular, marked the first time that Anthropic released such an advanced offering to the public, thanks to new safeguards that block responses in specific high-risk areas.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Even in the 1970s, the RAND Corporation, a US thinktank, was investigating how Dassault managed to field advanced fighter jets on time and at a cost well below US manufacturers.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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