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
Democracy is strengthening worldwide, according to a leading index, but the improvement is far from universal.
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Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Fourth, accountability should be paired with real support for improvement, especially in schools serving high concentrations of low-income students, English learners, and historically underserved communities.
—Opinion Staff, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
The agreement established easements for access and stormwater improvements.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Before joining the home improvement retailer, Bell served as chief data, AI, and analytics officer for automaker Ford.
—John Kell, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Fourth, accountability should be paired with real support for improvement, especially in schools serving high concentrations of low-income students, English learners, and historically underserved communities.
—Opinion Staff, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
The agreement established easements for access and stormwater improvements.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Before joining the home improvement retailer, Bell served as chief data, AI, and analytics officer for automaker Ford.
—John Kell, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
Noun
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One essential tip — book your tickets weeks in advance.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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That said, make an effort to draft messages in advance.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Bay Area is home to extensive subcultures of people, many who have worked in tech, who have spent years debating, often online, whether the advancement of AI could threaten humanity.—
St. John Barned-Smith,
San Francisco Chronicle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Vergata’s remains were not even officially identified until a month after Heuermann’s arrest, with investigators crediting advancements in technology for their break in the case.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The health benefits of creatine include strength and muscle enhancement, improved bone, brain and heart health, and help fighting certain neuromuscular conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and muscular dystrophy.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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Upgrades include enhancements to its processor, audio system, and webcam, with the biggest changes being to the ports.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Throughout the series, Swisher tests a variety of biotech breakthroughs and wellness trends for herself (think ketamine, red light and sound therapy).—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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After last season’s franchise-record 30 wins, the Atlanta Dream are pushing toward another breakthrough year.—
AJC Sports,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The market is still prone to big swings on developments around the war.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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New development sales at that level have also picked up, suggesting that well-priced, turnkey properties are still finding buyers.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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