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 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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
The report highlights the company’s legacy of innovation, demonstrating how process improvements and high-performance products aim to actively help customers reduce their environmental footprints.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Zumstein observed that improvements in technology have led to changes in the risk level of stunts.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
City leaders say the size of the class reflects growing investment in public transit and improvements designed to attract and retain talent.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Participants also experienced improvements in diastolic blood pressure compared to those on a diet that didn't include this combo every day.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Those meetings persuaded Hill and Robinson that the Black community broadly supported an effort to obtain desegregation rather than mere improvements in the separate Black schools.
—Jonathan Entin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The debut will be supported by marketing, and will benefit from improvements the restaurant chain has made.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The separate library fund, with revenues exceeding expenditures by $933,800, transferred $700,000 for future maintenance and capital improvements and contributed $116,900 each for meeting unfunded pension and post-employment benefits liabilities.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
The report highlights the company’s legacy of innovation, demonstrating how process improvements and high-performance products aim to actively help customers reduce their environmental footprints.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Zumstein observed that improvements in technology have led to changes in the risk level of stunts.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
City leaders say the size of the class reflects growing investment in public transit and improvements designed to attract and retain talent.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Participants also experienced improvements in diastolic blood pressure compared to those on a diet that didn't include this combo every day.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Those meetings persuaded Hill and Robinson that the Black community broadly supported an effort to obtain desegregation rather than mere improvements in the separate Black schools.
—Jonathan Entin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The debut will be supported by marketing, and will benefit from improvements the restaurant chain has made.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The separate library fund, with revenues exceeding expenditures by $933,800, transferred $700,000 for future maintenance and capital improvements and contributed $116,900 each for meeting unfunded pension and post-employment benefits liabilities.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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 9 Apr. 2026.
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