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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
Question 2 asks voters to approve $35 million for city facilities and infrastructure maintenance, including HVAC upgrades, safety improvements and energy efficiency upgrades.
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Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The measure has been long sought to ensure that every penny of tax paid at the pump goes toward road and bridge improvements.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The funding goes toward improvements in waste collection, recycling and consumer outreach and education.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Nearly 57 percent of people in the low-dose group had meaningful improvements in pain, stiffness, and how well their knees functioned, compared with about 30 percent in the placebo group.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The new patrol vehicles follow a string of other improvements the city has already implemented.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Since the first Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiatives kicked off 40 years ago, major improvements have been made in treating the disease.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
Research that investigates specific, practical objectives or improvements with commercial potential is more likely to attract private investors.
—Ryan Summers, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
In months, not decades, grid operators can see rapid improvements in grid stability by using AI.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The measure has been long sought to ensure that every penny of tax paid at the pump goes toward road and bridge improvements.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The funding goes toward improvements in waste collection, recycling and consumer outreach and education.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Nearly 57 percent of people in the low-dose group had meaningful improvements in pain, stiffness, and how well their knees functioned, compared with about 30 percent in the placebo group.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The new patrol vehicles follow a string of other improvements the city has already implemented.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Since the first Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiatives kicked off 40 years ago, major improvements have been made in treating the disease.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
Research that investigates specific, practical objectives or improvements with commercial potential is more likely to attract private investors.
—Ryan Summers, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
In months, not decades, grid operators can see rapid improvements in grid stability by using AI.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
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Goldberg has long warned her audiences about the rise of AI and technological advances, particularly Amazon Alexa.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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Medical advances, like drones delivering blood units on the battlefield, and lessons surgeons have learned treating many soldiers on the operating table.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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In 2018, because of advancements in technology, the unknown Y-STR DNA was submitted for retesting, getting more sophisticated results but still no name of a possible suspect.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Since Mezzatore’s arrival, other island entrepreneurs have followed suit, upping their game with various enhancements.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Hollander, who just debuted Holländer Clinic, is sought after for her subtle enhancements and holistic approach to aesthetics.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Here are five life-changing breakthroughs and discoveries that experts think are Nobel-worthy.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Conclusion With engineering breakthroughs and evolving automotive and aviation standards, flying cars are no longer a distant sci-fi fantasy.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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If future refinements improve safety and efficiency, the approach could usher in a new era of reproductive medicine—though experts stress that is still many years away.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Carter Chapman, Kemp’s spokesperson, said Monday that the Kemp administration remains committed to Pathways and making refinements to meet the health care needs of Georgians.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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Of course, due to all of these developments, everyone finally knows that the man who kidnapped Sam and stole the dope is Robbie Pendergrast.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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The developments were revealed during the curtain call for Saturday Night Live‘s Season 51 premiere, which featured many of the same faces as the one for the Season 50 finale — including Bad Bunny front and center as host of the premiere after serving as musical guest at last season’s finale.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Improvements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvements. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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