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
Linton also saw improvements in her blood pressure and cholesterol.
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Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Expanding design flexibility and integration Beyond performance improvements, the transparent film also opens new design possibilities for manufacturers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Adolescents and young adults already tend to see smaller improvements in cancer survival over time compared to children and older adults.
—Rhonda Winegar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Users of orforglipron also saw improvements in waist circumference, blood pressure, triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels, the study found.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Expanding design flexibility and integration Beyond performance improvements, the transparent film also opens new design possibilities for manufacturers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Adolescents and young adults already tend to see smaller improvements in cancer survival over time compared to children and older adults.
—Rhonda Winegar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Users of orforglipron also saw improvements in waist circumference, blood pressure, triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels, the study found.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
Noun
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The department did not advertise the event in advance, hoping the surprise would benefit people who genuinely needed the help, police said.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine has developed advance drone technology to counter Russian barrages and is offering to help Gulf countries block Iranian drone attacks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Plus, uncertainty – the biggest domino of them all – had the potential to recede as companies gained greater clarity on the economy, borrowing costs, tariffs and other federal policies, technological advancements, and geopolitical developments.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The recent increase in reports may also be linked to advancements in technology and widespread camera use, prompting the question of whether these tools are amplifying the apparent surge.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Also riding this jet stream of enhancements are, among others, Qantas and Korean Air.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to MnDOT, the project will resurface aging pavement, repair and improve bridges, repair and resurface ramps, replace drainage and make additional safety enhancements.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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By addressing both material limitations and economic constraints, this breakthrough represents an important step toward making fusion a viable and scalable energy solution for the future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Delhi skipper Axar Patel got the breakthrough when Sharma slapped him to cover and Nitish Rana took a tough chance above his head in the 10th over.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rookie Hugo Gonzalez did not enter until garbage time for the second straight game — a notable development as Mazzulla works to finalize his playoff rotation.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Her development will be key to improving Missouri’s depth next season.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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