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
Another study found that creatine can help support those with traumatic brain injuries, showing improvements in amnesia, headaches and fatigue.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
For nearly two decades, the basic browsing experience, aside from a few minor improvements, remained largely unchanged.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
In 2017, the angels (who requested anonymity) attracted other donors, which enabled the school to finally return employees to normal salaries, cover tuition for needy students, acquire improvements, such as technology for students and teachers, and offer new courses, including art and music.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
The new label and branding come as the organization releases its 2024-2025 annual report, highlighting more than 15 years of work to drive environmental, social and economic improvements in cotton farming.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Municipalities have the authority to impose fees and other charges from numerous state statutes authorizing them to perform specific regulatory functions or provide specific public services and improvements, such as roads, parks or emergency services like 911.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Updates to the par 71 course include re-routing the infrastructure of the course, relocation of putting greens, additional parking spaces and irrigation improvements, according to the city.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
For organizations, our findings show increased productivity at the collective level, as well as improvements in revenue and profit.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The city would use the funding to design, acquire, equip, and construct fire, emergency, and police facilities for the purposes of public safety and training and to design, acquire, and construct city court facilities and improvements.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
For nearly two decades, the basic browsing experience, aside from a few minor improvements, remained largely unchanged.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
In 2017, the angels (who requested anonymity) attracted other donors, which enabled the school to finally return employees to normal salaries, cover tuition for needy students, acquire improvements, such as technology for students and teachers, and offer new courses, including art and music.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
The new label and branding come as the organization releases its 2024-2025 annual report, highlighting more than 15 years of work to drive environmental, social and economic improvements in cotton farming.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Municipalities have the authority to impose fees and other charges from numerous state statutes authorizing them to perform specific regulatory functions or provide specific public services and improvements, such as roads, parks or emergency services like 911.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Updates to the par 71 course include re-routing the infrastructure of the course, relocation of putting greens, additional parking spaces and irrigation improvements, according to the city.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
For organizations, our findings show increased productivity at the collective level, as well as improvements in revenue and profit.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The city would use the funding to design, acquire, equip, and construct fire, emergency, and police facilities for the purposes of public safety and training and to design, acquire, and construct city court facilities and improvements.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
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Wingtech is already on a US blacklist amid broader pressure aimed at curbing Beijing’s tech advances.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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But encouraging advances in research and development have been realized in California pilot projects off the coast of San Diego — in conjunction with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography — and more recently at the Port of Los Angeles.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The National Marine Manufacturers Association said in a statement that the rules have not kept pace with advancements in the marine industry, making innovation in the business difficult.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Amy Poehler kicked off her Saturday Night Live opening monologue by commemorating the official 50th anniversary of the show’s first episode — while also pointing out some of the major advancements in technology since its debut.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Charter presentation also emphasized enhancements made to the voice remote control service that Charter has developed in tandem with Comcast.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Respondents were asked to rank the top priorities for their organizations’ technology enhancements; 57% chose cybersecurity and risk management as one of their top technology objectives.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Yet despite several apparent breakthroughs, Trump has in recent months repeatedly accused China of violating the terms.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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But industrializing such breakthroughs often takes decades.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Other refinements could include a dispute resolution mechanism and a joint task force to assess project viability.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the new case size and refinements to its designs for a smoother silhouette, the Calibre E5 also makes strides in terms of tactile experience and battery life.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Management changes, product overhauls, several bankruptcies, a stock market IPO and a return to Formula 1 racing are recent developments in the company's long history.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, Ukraine has already fully integrated the DELTA battlefield management system across all levels of its Armed Forces, allowing commanders to coordinate operations more efficiently and track battlefield developments in real time.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Improvements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvements. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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