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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
The lease lays out $470 million worth of stadium improvements, with the potential for more should the project get funding from the state of Ohio.
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Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
With rapid improvements in large language models (LLMs) and machine learning, this promise is unprecedented productivity and innovation gains.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Another Buc-ee’s is proposed for DeForest, but that is encountering a different set of issues related to road improvements.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In the meantime, many wearers benefit from other improvements.
—Malana Vantyler, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Water main improvements for fiscal year 2026 have not been decided yet, but Lukich said internal capital improvement planning likely will begin around October to determine what projects to include in next year’s budget.
—Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Following a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi last week, both sides recognized the recent improvements in their strained relationship.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
The tone struck by business leaders is also reflected in recent data, with economic institute Ifo reporting improvements in company sentiment for five consecutive months now.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
In my own enterprise projects, automation consistently delivered significant improvements.
—Srikanth Bellamkonda, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
With rapid improvements in large language models (LLMs) and machine learning, this promise is unprecedented productivity and innovation gains.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Another Buc-ee’s is proposed for DeForest, but that is encountering a different set of issues related to road improvements.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In the meantime, many wearers benefit from other improvements.
—Malana Vantyler, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Water main improvements for fiscal year 2026 have not been decided yet, but Lukich said internal capital improvement planning likely will begin around October to determine what projects to include in next year’s budget.
—Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Following a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi last week, both sides recognized the recent improvements in their strained relationship.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
The tone struck by business leaders is also reflected in recent data, with economic institute Ifo reporting improvements in company sentiment for five consecutive months now.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
In my own enterprise projects, automation consistently delivered significant improvements.
—Srikanth Bellamkonda, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
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Among its provisions are broad measures to promote research and technological advances, including a general reference to tax-free reimbursements for employer training supporting IP and innovation.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Emmett was falsely accused of flirting and making advances at Bryant Donham.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, technological prowess and know-how would harmoniously align with other advancements, innovations, and behavioral shifts after the 50,000-year mark.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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The revival also brought with it a slight change to the name, a thoughtful update much like the rest of the property’s enhancements.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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For a stock priced around $16, the potential for doubling is real if management can maintain profitability enhancements and stabilize revenue trends.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Stiller recently stopped by The Prof G Pod With Scott Galloway to discuss the breakthroughs, hits, and flops throughout his time in Hollywood.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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From Baidu to Tencent, Chinese firms are enhancing and releasing AI models at a frenetic pace, increasing the pressure on Alibaba to deliver breakthroughs.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
1 Sep. 2025
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The data gathered will support refinements in both disassembly processes and raw material recovery.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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Nielsen’s ongoing refinements arrive as the industry tries to straddle the divergent worlds of trad TV and streaming.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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One of the most promising developments is the rise of an interconnected creative economy where music, film, visual art and entrepreneurship fuel one another.—
Jewel Wicker,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
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In 2023, human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko was gunned down in Eswatini after challenging sedition laws, and Barbudan environmental advocate John Mussington was threatened with sedition charges for opposing luxury developments that would deny local communities vital access to the sea.—
Stephen Townley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Improvements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvements. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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