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
The firm managed stadium improvements for Major League Baseball’s Athletics ahead of the team’s temporary move to West Sacramento, and renovated Hughes Stadium at Sacramento City College in 2013.
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Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The primary purpose of the grant program is to assist with property improvements which will enhance Oswego’s downtown business district.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
These approaches drive long-term improvements in quality care, patient experiences, and lower care costs.
—Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
But advocates say that failing to pay into the fund threatens to do more than delay promised improvements to the sector.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
In addition, the material exhibited more than twofold improvements in compressive strength and Young’s modulus, enabling robust mechanical performance and applicability to complex or curved device geometries.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Even then, not all study participants saw results, and any improvements were usually small.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
His work with his father on unnecessary home improvements masks a darker project, which is uncovered by his nemesis, nonbinary youngest child Kelly (nonbinary actor Vaughan Murrae), who appeared as a positive home pregnancy test at the end of the original series.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Another important note to make is that Lupaia is closed during the winter season for improvements to the rooms, garden, public area, and overall guest experience since the weather is too unpredictable to welcome guests during that time anyway.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The primary purpose of the grant program is to assist with property improvements which will enhance Oswego’s downtown business district.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
These approaches drive long-term improvements in quality care, patient experiences, and lower care costs.
—Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
But advocates say that failing to pay into the fund threatens to do more than delay promised improvements to the sector.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
In addition, the material exhibited more than twofold improvements in compressive strength and Young’s modulus, enabling robust mechanical performance and applicability to complex or curved device geometries.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Even then, not all study participants saw results, and any improvements were usually small.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
His work with his father on unnecessary home improvements masks a darker project, which is uncovered by his nemesis, nonbinary youngest child Kelly (nonbinary actor Vaughan Murrae), who appeared as a positive home pregnancy test at the end of the original series.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Another important note to make is that Lupaia is closed during the winter season for improvements to the rooms, garden, public area, and overall guest experience since the weather is too unpredictable to welcome guests during that time anyway.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
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According to the student paper, Welsh became extremely popular and spurned the advances of the men on campus.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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The changes aim to eliminate what officials described as stigmatizing language and reflect advances in preventative care.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The advancements and huge sums of money flowing into the sector pose both risks and rewards for insurers and lenders.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Despite these advancements, STI rates in the United States continue to rise.—
Care Resource,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The city hasn't detailed what safety enhancements are coming.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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New puzzles and interactivity will be introduced to the attraction along with other additional enhancements.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Musk and Altman, along with Brockman, who joined from Stripe, were convinced that there were only a few computer scientists alive capable of making the required breakthroughs.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Understanding where innovation is accelerating, and how these breakthroughs will diffuse across economies and societies, will define the next chapter of global technological leadership.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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This phase is designed to address deficiencies identified during initial operations, complete technical refinements, and implement maintenance or system adjustments before the platform transitions into a regular deployment cycle.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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The update includes refinements to system performance and bug fixes.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Markets will also monitor upcoming developments with the Federal Reserve.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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The daily aggregation serves a broad audience spanning from Fortune 500 companies to scholarship students, allowing readers across sectors and backgrounds to quickly understand policy developments affecting California without requiring specialized knowledge.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Improvements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvements. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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