Synonyms of improvement

improvement

noun

im-ˈprüv-mənt 

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!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advance
• advancement
• enhancement
• breakthrough
• development
• innovation
• refinement
• discovery
• increase
• amelioration
• strengthening
• betterment
• evolution
• upswing
• upturn
• growth
• maturation
• education
• expansion
• revival
• enlightenment
• find
• uplift
• boost
• melioration
• quantum leap
• elaboration
• upgrade
• renaissance
• ripening
• civilization
• edification
• perfection
• gestation
• windfall
• heightening
• uptrend
• renascence
• invention

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• setback
• breakdown
• reduction
• collapse
• decrease
• crash
• impediment
• deterioration
• hindrance
• decline
• failing
• worsening
• stumbling block
• decay
• weakening
• impairment
• degeneration
• lessening
• lapse
• slowing
• sinking
• drawback
• detriment
• downgrade
• shortcoming
• descent
• decadence
• declension
• diminishment
• glitch
• disablement
• flagging
• languishment
• ebbing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of improvement

For most of the season, Young was a plus defender, and the Mets saw tremendous improvements at the position. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

Christopher Garcia, a former library employee who resigned the day after the announcement, said that the library needs improvements, but questioned whether transforming the facility into a museum should be the city’s priority. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

Airport authority member Vanessa Allen-McCloud said the improvements didn’t happen overnight. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Building on that history, the university set aside $20 million in 2023 for improvements to campus roads and paths and training programs. — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026