IMPROVEMENTS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

improvements

noun

plural of improvement

as in advances

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 improvements Its economy is struggling, public services are strained and improvements in living standards have slowed to a crawl in recent decades. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 According to Ding Yunfan, vice president of AI framework architecture at Biren, improvements in the performance of a single graphics processing unit (GPU) are no longer enough to meet these demands. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026 Workers should not stop at using AI for marginal improvements. — Vitalii Dodonov, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Stormwater regulations got stronger, sewer line, bridge and culvert improvements were made, green initiatives sprouted up and flood forecasting and emergency responses got an overhaul. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Today that figure is closer to 79, thanks to improvements in sanitation, antibiotics, vaccines, safer childbirth and emergency care. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 The two male participants in the study, both with early-onset forms of the disease, did not show significant improvements after two years. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026 But most agree the real test is whether companies can build products that offer clear improvements — and that consumers will pay for. — Elaine Yu, CNBC, 11 July 2026 Other improvements to the road, including repaving Stratford Court South and Little Orphan Alley, will take place as part of the 2026-27 Pavement Improvements Project. — Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

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Noun

But recent advances in Ukraine’s drone program have changed this.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
The newfound longevity of elite soccer players has been made possible by advances in sports medicine, diet and analytics that measure everything from biomechanics and heart rate to muscular output and sleep cycles, all in real time.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of advances

Noun

The statement highlights some of the anxiety surrounding the latest advancements in technology as some of the world’s largest companies race to compete with China and other countries to dominate the AI race.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of advancements

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One felony charge of reckless driving causing great bodily injury was dismissed in this week’s sentencing, as well as two enhancements of great bodily injury on a person.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
These software enhancements are expected to be important as the MQ-25A progresses through further development stages.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Definition of enhancements

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As Jonas tries to get work done upstairs, he is repeatedly disturbed by his mother, who is obnoxiously kvelling about his scientific breakthroughs to a neighbor in the yard.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026
For Raymond James, its achievement will rival such breakthroughs as the dawn of electrification, railroads and the internet.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2026

Definition of breakthroughs

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Now, public opposition to the SpaceXAI sites, known as Colossus and Colossus II, is providing a blueprint for other communities across the country opposed to AI developments.

— Lora Kolodny,Jeniece Pettitt, CNBC, 16 July 2026
At the same time, Russian officials know China has significantly more resources to pour into expensive rocket and satellite developments, with expertise in chips and electronics.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

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