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
Some of the troubleshooting efforts may be paying off, as NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced earlier this month that a test in which engineers partially filled SLS’s hydrogen tanks showed improvement.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
That improvement felt meaningful, because of the high levels of plastic waste found in sea creatures and marine birds.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Given the issues, what assurances do people have that these AI security systems are an improvement over traditional metal detectors?
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The goal is for MnDOT to make a final decision on interstate improvements by late 2028, while seeking environmental approvals around the same time.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
That improvement felt meaningful, because of the high levels of plastic waste found in sea creatures and marine birds.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Given the issues, what assurances do people have that these AI security systems are an improvement over traditional metal detectors?
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The goal is for MnDOT to make a final decision on interstate improvements by late 2028, while seeking environmental approvals around the same time.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
Noun
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The comment was notable because presumably Clark wouldn’t have advance knowledge of a forthcoming legal action.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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To participate in the run, residents sign up in advance and pay a fee to assist with transportation and organization of stops on the run.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Ub Iwerks Award for technical advancement affecting the animation industry was presented to Wacom and the Special Achievement Award was presented to LightBox Expo.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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Some older students are seeking career advancement, higher pay and job security, while others want to explore their personal interests or try new things.—
Cheyanne Mumphrey,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The tiny tip gives you flexibility to fill and shape your brows for a bold look or something more minimal with just a little enhancement and color.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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Grapevine Vintage Railroad is opening back up for the 2026 season this weekend after its yearly six-week pause for maintenance and enhancements.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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Supercomputers unlock new physics The breakthrough relied on large-scale hydrodynamical simulations that model how stellar material moves in three dimensions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Tatis developed better strike-zone judgment and walk-drawing ability, a key breakthrough that some big leaguers never make.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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As 2026 battery development trends point toward safer, more sustainable, and more diversified chemistries, alternative materials such as organic polymers are increasingly being explored alongside conventional lithium-ion technologies.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The spring season is rich and robust, despite shocking developments at the Kennedy Center.—
Philip Kennicott,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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