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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
Economic feasibility and future outlook While early studies suggest electric roads may be more economical than relying solely on large EV batteries, long-term feasibility depends on electricity prices, grid upgrade costs, and improvements in battery density.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The city approved a Phase 1 renovation plan shepherded by the La Jolla Sunrise Rotary Club to replace walls and doors in the sleeping areas, along with other improvements.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
On Friday, the city released notice of permits issued for 16 capital improvements in the building, none of which appear to be related to the structural integrity of the building.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
Public support for the project includes $20 million from the state and $5 million from the city for infrastructure improvements, like roads, sidewalks and utilities, and about $15 million in tax breaks.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Despite the improvements, her health has still been unstable over the years, partially due to her diagnosis of pulmonary vein stenosis, a rare disease that narrows the veins connecting the heart and the lungs, her father told the outlet.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The department plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements in the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Henry credits it with driving recent improvements in BHP’s cost base and free cash flow.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The election's two front-runners have both pledged to make improvements in education, including strengthening communication between Detroit's school district and the city.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The city approved a Phase 1 renovation plan shepherded by the La Jolla Sunrise Rotary Club to replace walls and doors in the sleeping areas, along with other improvements.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
On Friday, the city released notice of permits issued for 16 capital improvements in the building, none of which appear to be related to the structural integrity of the building.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
Public support for the project includes $20 million from the state and $5 million from the city for infrastructure improvements, like roads, sidewalks and utilities, and about $15 million in tax breaks.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Despite the improvements, her health has still been unstable over the years, partially due to her diagnosis of pulmonary vein stenosis, a rare disease that narrows the veins connecting the heart and the lungs, her father told the outlet.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The department plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements in the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Henry credits it with driving recent improvements in BHP’s cost base and free cash flow.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The election's two front-runners have both pledged to make improvements in education, including strengthening communication between Detroit's school district and the city.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
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Yet, even as photovoltaic technology advances, engineers continue to chase a balance between efficiency, stability, and cost.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Understanding automation and working to create the conditions where workers can benefit from technical advances is an important task for the twenty-first century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Initial ground tests began in 2022, and flight trials are expected later in the decade, reflecting Seoul’s intent to field a regional deterrent amid North Korea’s missile advancements.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The new mining vehicle features engineering enhancements designed to overcome the challenges of the seabed.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Like the Red Ring goons at the bar, villains all over the city are more juiced up than ever, made stronger by enhancements provided by Shroud.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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But alongside discussion of the hottest AI startups and new breakthroughs, Goldman Sachs had to set the record straight on one question.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Self-reflection leads to massive breakthroughs, and all on your own.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Breeden said that unfiltered feedback—how jeans feel, move and make someone feel while wearing them—directly shaped the brand’s design refinements.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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The perpétuelle montre à tact showcases many of the key refinements and complications that Breguet perfected, including automatic winding, a calendar display, and an ingenious tact mechanism for telling the time silently or in darkness.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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The creative industries are desperately wondering how to respond to these rapid technological developments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The charges against Clase and Ortiz are the latest bombshell developments in a federal crackdown on betting in professional sports.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Improvements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvements. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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