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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
Although Moscow has made many improvements to the drones, some can still be taken down by electronic jamming.
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ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Clarendon Hills Park District stated that record-breaking rainfall this spring led to the delay in the opening of the pool, as construction crews work to safely complete final improvements to the facility.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Her priorities have included early education expansion, school greening improvements, literacy through phonics training, protecting immigrant students and focusing more budget resources on the highest-need schools.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Loads of infrastructure improvements.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Traffic studies and access plans will be completed and submitted as part of the formal review process, and any infrastructure improvements required to serve the campus will be privately funded, according to the website.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Explore making home improvements with the help of others.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Barona is pursuing the improvements to enhance water reliability, reduce dependence on groundwater and support the long-term sustainability of the Barona community.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Comcast was able to make improvements in its large cable operation, narrowing losses of broadband consumers.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Clarendon Hills Park District stated that record-breaking rainfall this spring led to the delay in the opening of the pool, as construction crews work to safely complete final improvements to the facility.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Her priorities have included early education expansion, school greening improvements, literacy through phonics training, protecting immigrant students and focusing more budget resources on the highest-need schools.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Loads of infrastructure improvements.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Traffic studies and access plans will be completed and submitted as part of the formal review process, and any infrastructure improvements required to serve the campus will be privately funded, according to the website.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Explore making home improvements with the help of others.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Barona is pursuing the improvements to enhance water reliability, reduce dependence on groundwater and support the long-term sustainability of the Barona community.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Comcast was able to make improvements in its large cable operation, narrowing losses of broadband consumers.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
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Talley found himself back before Lyke on Tuesday, the day after another judge had ordered Talley detained while the police shooting case advances.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.—
Rory Satran,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Today’s advancements, such as waste management and precision irrigation, are not merely choices, but necessary investments for long-term survival.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sandalow said that means states will focus on enhancements and upgrades to their current systems.—
Sarah Jane Tribble,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The creators plan to add support for more games in the future, and players will also be able to create their own enhancements for individual games using tools built into the emulator.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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History shows, however, that his predictions for when his companies’ breakthroughs will occur tend to be several years off the mark—if the breakthroughs happen at all.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026
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But the White House reopened discussions with Anthropic in recent weeks after the company made significant announcements about several technology breakthroughs.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Outlook also includes refinements for managing email and contacts more efficiently.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Handling Speciale spec has been developed to bolster the Purosangue’s responsiveness, namely with suspension refinements and a fine-tuning of the eight-speed dual clutch transmission.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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By the eighteenth century, developments in military technology and state organization had made wars punishingly expensive.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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That’s as nearby developments are adding residents and students, too.—
Rose Evans
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Improvements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvements. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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