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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Modern cultivars add unique new foliage colors that shift with the seasons and improved flowering.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
The increase is due in part to improved reporting.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Miami is the most improved team in the nation by percentage of wins, going from 7-24 to 24-7.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The only real reason to upgrade from a recent-model iPhone is for the improved screen.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
The family is seeking punitive damages and says the lawsuit is intended to hold the university accountable and push for improved campus safety.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The author of the market review, Allan Baumgarten, said most health insurers offering coverage in Florida saw improved enrollment in 2025, although the numbers varied by plan type.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The Dutch midfielder’s previous deal was due to expire in 2028 and the improved terms, which run until the end of the 2031-32 season, are reward for his impressive development.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Waybourn said jail conditions have improved dramatically since new jail administrator Shannon Herklotz arrived in January because of a more proactive approach to health care.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
When pressed on emissions levels and air quality in Colorado, Wright claimed that air quality has improved in recent years, even as energy production has increased.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
But relations have gradually improved — direct flights between the countries resumed last fall — and India is looking to attract more capital and become a global manufacturing hub, especially as economic ties with the US remain rocky and the Iran war introduces fresh uncertainty.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The Dodgers improved to 12-6 this spring.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
With the win Team USA improved to 3-0 in Pool B, while Mexico fell to 2-1.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Arnold’s offense was dramatically improved from 2024-25 throughout most of the season.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
The Bruins improved to 20-10 overall and 12-7 in the Big Ten with one regular season game remaining, Saturday at crosstown rival USC.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
By combining neutron-scattering data with thermal conductivity measurements, the researchers directly linked the improved heat flow to longer-lasting phonons traveling through the crystal lattice.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Modern cultivars add unique new foliage colors that shift with the seasons and improved flowering.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
The increase is due in part to improved reporting.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Miami is the most improved team in the nation by percentage of wins, going from 7-24 to 24-7.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The only real reason to upgrade from a recent-model iPhone is for the improved screen.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
The family is seeking punitive damages and says the lawsuit is intended to hold the university accountable and push for improved campus safety.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The author of the market review, Allan Baumgarten, said most health insurers offering coverage in Florida saw improved enrollment in 2025, although the numbers varied by plan type.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The Dutch midfielder’s previous deal was due to expire in 2028 and the improved terms, which run until the end of the 2031-32 season, are reward for his impressive development.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
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Palomar College, meanwhile, improved to 16-1 in junior college play.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Waybourn said jail conditions have improved dramatically since new jail administrator Shannon Herklotz arrived in January because of a more proactive approach to health care.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
When pressed on emissions levels and air quality in Colorado, Wright claimed that air quality has improved in recent years, even as energy production has increased.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
But relations have gradually improved — direct flights between the countries resumed last fall — and India is looking to attract more capital and become a global manufacturing hub, especially as economic ties with the US remain rocky and the Iran war introduces fresh uncertainty.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The Dodgers improved to 12-6 this spring.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
With the win Team USA improved to 3-0 in Pool B, while Mexico fell to 2-1.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Arnold’s offense was dramatically improved from 2024-25 throughout most of the season.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
The Bruins improved to 20-10 overall and 12-7 in the Big Ten with one regular season game remaining, Saturday at crosstown rival USC.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improved
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Released 18 years after 28 Weeks Later (2007), the third installment in the postapocalyptic horror series is set on one of the British Isles, where a community has flourished, isolated from the more evolved versions of the infected that still terrorize the region.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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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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From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Secure the precious metal properly Private vault facilities for gold storage offer enhanced features such as advanced security measures and comprehensive insurance coverage specifically designed for precious metals.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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For comparison, rival EV maker Tesla currently operates its advanced V4 superchargers in China with peak charging rates of up to 500 kilowatts.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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CesiumAstro has officially closed on 270,000 square feet of advanced manufacturing space to expand its global headquarters in Central Texas, the company announced Thursday.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Improved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improved. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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