as in advance
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
there's been a great improvement in your handwriting—I can actually read it!
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Recent Examples of improvement
The federal government gives nothing for day-to-day operations, but the MTA does receive more than $2 billion annually for capital improvements, primarily for repair work to keep the system functional and safe.
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Brian Fritsch, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
And a new management company stepped in earlier this year, which has led to an improvement in conditions.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025
With the jobs and homes coming to district 8 are bringing great opportunities for street, roads, side walk improvement.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
With 3rd overall draft pick Drake Maye expected to take a big leap in year two, this offense could see a ton of improvement.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Brian Fritsch, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
And a new management company stepped in earlier this year, which has led to an improvement in conditions.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025
With the jobs and homes coming to district 8 are bringing great opportunities for street, roads, side walk improvement.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
With 3rd overall draft pick Drake Maye expected to take a big leap in year two, this offense could see a ton of improvement.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
Noun
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There is no sign outside Hurdle’s San Diego salon, but despite the low profile, her Instagram page warns that she’s usually booked months in advance.—
Lindsy Van Gelder,
Allure,
25 Apr. 2025
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While cancellation options are available in advance of the other three periods—broadly speaking, advertisers may back out of between 25% and 50% of their Q1, Q2 and Q3 upfront allocations—the ontological status of fall buys is a lot less equivocal.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
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Police remain hopeful that recent advancements in DNA testing, which have been used on evidence collected in Amber's case, and new tips from the public will help solve the case.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The pace depends on technological breakthroughs, regulatory frameworks, and economic incentives.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, its valuation, which is more than 140 times its earnings, can in large part be interpreted as a bet that the company will have new technology breakthroughs beyond just selling EVs.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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This interest in hair restoration procedures has led to the expansion of the hair restoration industry and to the development of new and innovative treatments.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The 59-year-old, who owned Johnson Oral Surgery in Mooresville and Mount Mourne Springs LLC, a real estate development company, was accused of submitting a false application for a loan backed by the Small Business Administration.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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