IMPROVEMENT Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

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!

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Recent Examples of improvement The potential advantages of a deep plane facelift include a more natural-looking rejuvenation with presumptive better improvement of the mid-face and nasolabial folds (the lines between the nose and mouth). —

Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026 Fort Worth Independent School District students showed improvement on spring 2026 STAAR exams across nearly all grade levels in reading and math, though the district still trails statewide averages. —

Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026 Several facilities, some of which have not seen capital improvements in nearly 20 years, are scheduled for upgrades. —

Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 Nussbaum saw several areas of improvement in Miller’s pitching. —

Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for improvement

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Noun

Mexico, a co-host of the tournament alongside the United States and Canada, is aiming to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup and advance beyond the round of 16.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Which brings us to his case for the Hockey Hall of Fame, a topic perhaps being debated by its selection committee right now in advance of Monday’s announcement of the class of 2026.

— James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026