as in evolved
being far along in development
an improved version of the software is now available
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to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improved
Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Toronto won 58 contests in the regular season, went 32-9 at home and featured the league’s most improved player in Pascal Siakam and All-NBA second-team pick Kawhi Leonard.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
If passed, the bill could let some beach cities and counties, not the Coastal Commission, oversee development of certain housing projects, as well as efforts to create new or improved bike lanes, outdoor dining expansions and temporary street uses connected to big events, such as the 2028 Olympics.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Cincinnati, meanwhile, is making a desperate but meaningful run at supporting quarterback Joe Burrow with an improved defense.
—Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Reay is also seeing some indications of an improved South Bay hotel market.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The system also shows improved stability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
The department said the effort included improved border security and reaffirmed Israel's right to self-defense.
—Lee Ying Shan,christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
With upgraded slow motion and tracking, the focus here isn’t reinvention, but pushing more refined imaging and improved automation for everyday creators.
—New Atlas, 17 Apr. 2026
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 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
Moody’s Ratings upgraded Thailand’s credit outlook to stable from negative, citing easing downside risks from US tariffs and improved domestic investment momentum.
—Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Language and design gains OpenAI has also improved how the model handles non-Latin scripts.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 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
He's also improved steadily in college, going from honorable mention all-Western Athletic Conference with San Jose State in 2023 to third-team all-SEC in 2024 and second-team all-SEC last year.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
In her view, nothing has improved.
—Yaelis Pena, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The hope now for Gunners fans is that their team can take some inspiration from the improved performance, albeit a losing one, against Manchester City yesterday and turn around their form just in time.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Toronto won 58 contests in the regular season, went 32-9 at home and featured the league’s most improved player in Pascal Siakam and All-NBA second-team pick Kawhi Leonard.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
If passed, the bill could let some beach cities and counties, not the Coastal Commission, oversee development of certain housing projects, as well as efforts to create new or improved bike lanes, outdoor dining expansions and temporary street uses connected to big events, such as the 2028 Olympics.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Cincinnati, meanwhile, is making a desperate but meaningful run at supporting quarterback Joe Burrow with an improved defense.
—Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Reay is also seeing some indications of an improved South Bay hotel market.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The system also shows improved stability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
The department said the effort included improved border security and reaffirmed Israel's right to self-defense.
—Lee Ying Shan,christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
With upgraded slow motion and tracking, the focus here isn’t reinvention, but pushing more refined imaging and improved automation for everyday creators.
—New Atlas, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
In the view of Zaslav champions like Geffen, his legacy at Warners should be judged by the fact that the company’s key assets have been greatly improved over the past four years.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 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
Moody’s Ratings upgraded Thailand’s credit outlook to stable from negative, citing easing downside risks from US tariffs and improved domestic investment momentum.
—Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Language and design gains OpenAI has also improved how the model handles non-Latin scripts.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 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
He's also improved steadily in college, going from honorable mention all-Western Athletic Conference with San Jose State in 2023 to third-team all-SEC in 2024 and second-team all-SEC last year.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
In her view, nothing has improved.
—Yaelis Pena, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improved
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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
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Many of the original stars will return, stepping back into their iconic roles in the glamorous — but evolved — high-fashion journalism industry years later.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The study published in the journal Construction and Building Materials also revealed that the triangular and wavy forms significantly enhanced the beam's ability to handle post-cracking stress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Digest The entrance to the Colosseum in Rome has been renovated and enhanced with travertine marble by studio Stefano Boeri Interiors.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With the game scoreless in the fourth, Elly De La Cruz doubled on a line drive to the warning track and advanced to third when Sal Stewart reached on a throwing error by third baseman Ryan Kreidler.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Rumblex Max is the most advanced vibration plate in Lifepro's Rumblex series, delivering powerful 4D training that activates your entire body.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Improved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improved. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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