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
Participants lost 8% of body weight and 16% of body fat, with significant improvements in LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Only 58% met the benchmark skill level in reading and 70% in math, with no statistically significant improvement from 2023.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
While that on the surface should indicate an improvement to beef supplies, much of that increase was led by lighter-weight animals being sold earlier due to drought conditions, University of Florida extension agent Hannah Baker wrote.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
One challenge firefighters frequently encounter is convincing homeowners to make mitigation improvements that may change the look of their property.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 10 June 2026
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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Only 58% met the benchmark skill level in reading and 70% in math, with no statistically significant improvement from 2023.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
While that on the surface should indicate an improvement to beef supplies, much of that increase was led by lighter-weight animals being sold earlier due to drought conditions, University of Florida extension agent Hannah Baker wrote.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
One challenge firefighters frequently encounter is convincing homeowners to make mitigation improvements that may change the look of their property.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
Noun
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So far, this reads like just another incremental advance in the usual process of medical research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The staff will stock the rooms in advance with toys or gear appropriate for their age.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Noun
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But that was before the digital era; before AI really became an advancement.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Startups in China have the advantage of massive state support, in line with the ruling Communist Party’s 2026-2030 five-year plan targeting the frontiers of technology, including advancements of humanoid robots.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Despite the enthusiasm on social media for colostrum, researchers consistently conclude that there is currently insufficient high-quality evidence to recommend colostrum broadly for immune enhancement or gut health in healthy adults.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Garcia Alvarez, whose art has been exhibited around the world, said each scent is a natural enhancement to his creations.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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For millions of people taking weight loss drugs, the next breakthrough may not be more weight loss.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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The breakthrough came from the US Air Force, which had spent years developing a propellant called ASCENT (Advanced SpaceCraft Energetic Non-Toxic propellant) as a greener replacement for hydrazine, a highly toxic chemical traditionally used in spacecraft propulsion.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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This includes streaming video on demand, linear television and studio production, distribution and development.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
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Suárez sees her development continuing with the Mercury, along with adjusting to playing her rookie season in the WNBA.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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