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

The standards require applicable new ships to reach a 30 percent improvement in design energy efficiency compared with the original baseline. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Studies that used activity monitors also found that patients who took melatonin showed improvements in recovery and sleep patterns. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Casey also cited more than $100 million in improvements along Vernon Street over the past decade. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Extend the session only after the body signals improvement in mood, stress, circulation and recovery. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026