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
Even though the relevant trial evidence showed significant improvements in patients’ blood pressure, fasting glucose and weight with minimal safety issues, the agency is insisting on additional efficacy data.
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Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
Airlines mishandled over 11,000 wheelchairs and scooters in 2024, a slight improvement from the previous year.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Despite that, Frey says those improvements actually make human-to-human interaction more valuable.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Remedies for those issues arrived through over-the-air updates, and some fans argue software improvements aren’t true recalls.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
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Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
Airlines mishandled over 11,000 wheelchairs and scooters in 2024, a slight improvement from the previous year.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Despite that, Frey says those improvements actually make human-to-human interaction more valuable.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Remedies for those issues arrived through over-the-air updates, and some fans argue software improvements aren’t true recalls.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
Noun
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Join our live chats or ask a question in advance.—
Karen Tumulty,
Washington Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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These significant public health advances result from years of public investment in research, early detection and prevention, and improved cancer treatment, according to the report.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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From initial hype to tangible industrial momentum, the 2025 China Apparel Industry AI Technology Application Summit emerged as a key battleground where fashion companies demonstrated their technological advancements.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Several new advancement opportunities for students Seventh and eighth grade students now have the opportunity to earn high school credits.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rafael Arechiga was charged with murder with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office had charged Mangione with terrorism enhancements in order to justify a first-degree murder charge under state law, which could have been punished with a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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By the 1950s, scientists had achieved early breakthroughs in the development of nuclear reactors.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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But, five months later, many of them are still waiting for their own breakthrough moments.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Skeeter, 36, serves as the Hornets’ player development coach and is also the primary person who works extremely closely with star guard LaMelo Ball.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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David Dow and Tamara Weitzman are the development producers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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