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
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Discussions about improved access to the beach date back 15 years, when concerns were brought up during one of the bigger surf contests, the Nike Lowers Pro, between the nonprofit and the event organizers.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Repetition is one reason for Riep’s improved shooting touch.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The improved performance from the offensive line.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Planned improvements include new traffic signals, additional turn lanes, roundabouts, raised medians, and improved lighting, along with upgrades designed to better connect pedestrian and bicycle routes.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
One year later, Minds said his home has been hardened against future blazes thanks to a new fire-resistant roof and improved landscaping.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Pryor arrives as an experience backup for Baugh, who aims to build on 1,170 rushing yards behind an improved offensive line and offensive scheme designed by new coordinator Buster Faulkner.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Existing divertors are bulky, meaning smaller, improved designs could allow for smaller fusion reactors in the future.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Louisville improved to 6-0 all-time in Coral Gables, and the eight-game winning streak is the Cardinals' longest since a 15-game streak during the 2021-22 season.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Miami’s win Thursday improved the ACC’s record to 9-4 in bowl games and dropped the SEC to 2-8 this postseason (playoff and bowl games) in contests not involving two SEC schools.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Marcus and Cinemark rebounded to profitability in the second and third quarter, as the calendar of films improved, while AMC posted two more periods in the red.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Illinois improved to 9-0 at home against Rutgers, 8-0 since the Scarlet Knights joined the conference in 2015.
—Steve Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Research has shown that blueberries have improved endothelial function.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
The Avs stopped a two-game regulation losing streak and improved to 18-0-2 at home this season.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
The tool saved time and improved the outcome, which is exactly what tools are meant to do.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The analyst added that another potential catalyst for the company, improved grades at Alcoa's bauxite mines, remains a 2028 story at the earliest.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Discussions about improved access to the beach date back 15 years, when concerns were brought up during one of the bigger surf contests, the Nike Lowers Pro, between the nonprofit and the event organizers.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Repetition is one reason for Riep’s improved shooting touch.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The improved performance from the offensive line.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Planned improvements include new traffic signals, additional turn lanes, roundabouts, raised medians, and improved lighting, along with upgrades designed to better connect pedestrian and bicycle routes.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
One year later, Minds said his home has been hardened against future blazes thanks to a new fire-resistant roof and improved landscaping.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Pryor arrives as an experience backup for Baugh, who aims to build on 1,170 rushing yards behind an improved offensive line and offensive scheme designed by new coordinator Buster Faulkner.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Existing divertors are bulky, meaning smaller, improved designs could allow for smaller fusion reactors in the future.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Better yet, my hair-shedding has greatly improved.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Louisville improved to 6-0 all-time in Coral Gables, and the eight-game winning streak is the Cardinals' longest since a 15-game streak during the 2021-22 season.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Miami’s win Thursday improved the ACC’s record to 9-4 in bowl games and dropped the SEC to 2-8 this postseason (playoff and bowl games) in contests not involving two SEC schools.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Marcus and Cinemark rebounded to profitability in the second and third quarter, as the calendar of films improved, while AMC posted two more periods in the red.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Illinois improved to 9-0 at home against Rutgers, 8-0 since the Scarlet Knights joined the conference in 2015.
—Steve Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Research has shown that blueberries have improved endothelial function.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
The Avs stopped a two-game regulation losing streak and improved to 18-0-2 at home this season.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
The tool saved time and improved the outcome, which is exactly what tools are meant to do.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improved
Adjective
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While modern tomatoes have evolved to no longer produce the eggplant alkaloids, those on the western Galápagos Islands had seemingly re-evolved, or de-evolved, to contain this ancestral gene.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fire offered an evolved take on their post-hardcore calling card, but Water was largely electronic, resulting in a haunting yet serene setting.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These beta-rich alloys also formed denser and more stable electrode structures, which enhanced the interface between the electrode and the solid electrolyte.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Travelers booking in the first-class car enjoy padded seating at a table and a vintage interior enhanced with Christmas decor.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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When emergencies result in a premature birth or a baby with medical complications, immediate access to advanced neonatal care is critical.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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Safety through advanced technology Safety remains the primary concern for any personal aircraft, and Plaut addresses this through extreme hardware redundancy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Improved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improved. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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