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
The goal, Calvo said, is to reduce water costs, improve efficiency and enhance public safety, as well as to assess whether transitioning from analog meters to smart meters could result in improvements.
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Jafery said this additional ingredient in masa will make drastic improvements in the health of newborns with little changes in production and the lives of tortilla consumers.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
From kitchen upgrades to bath renovations to minor cosmetic fixes and improvements, there’s no shortage of ways to upgrade your home this year.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Rural hospitals’ biggest needs, generally, are cash to stabilize their operations, more staff and sometimes improvements to decades-old buildings, Hannes said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
In addition to a C-PACE loan program, staff were also said to be working on a similar program for residential properties along with different financing options for small businesses and neighborhood improvements.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Students studying foreign languages are not the only ones who benefit from going abroad; the experience also leads to improvements in the time-to-graduation and grades of students in STEM majors.
—Brian Harfe, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Favor small improvements, because consistent work supports personal confidence and social connections.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
The Encinitas Green Business Network provides a rigorous framework for local organizations to reduce their environmental footprint through actionable, practical, and high-impact improvements.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Jafery said this additional ingredient in masa will make drastic improvements in the health of newborns with little changes in production and the lives of tortilla consumers.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
From kitchen upgrades to bath renovations to minor cosmetic fixes and improvements, there’s no shortage of ways to upgrade your home this year.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Rural hospitals’ biggest needs, generally, are cash to stabilize their operations, more staff and sometimes improvements to decades-old buildings, Hannes said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
In addition to a C-PACE loan program, staff were also said to be working on a similar program for residential properties along with different financing options for small businesses and neighborhood improvements.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Students studying foreign languages are not the only ones who benefit from going abroad; the experience also leads to improvements in the time-to-graduation and grades of students in STEM majors.
—Brian Harfe, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Favor small improvements, because consistent work supports personal confidence and social connections.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
The Encinitas Green Business Network provides a rigorous framework for local organizations to reduce their environmental footprint through actionable, practical, and high-impact improvements.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
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Concurrently with the ascendancy of higher education came the triumph of American mid-century publishing when writers could actually make a living from advances and royalties.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Despite rapid advances in robotic automation, most systems struggle when objects change in weight, stiffness, or texture.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Police remain hopeful that recent advancements in DNA testing, which have been used on evidence collected in Amber's case, and new tips from the public will help solve the case.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office had charged Mangione with terrorism enhancements in order to justify a first-degree murder charge under state law, which could have been punished with a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Homeowners continue to seek more personalized enhancements that support both entertaining needs and everyday rituals.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The first stop on this retrospective journey is the Cold War, a time marked by scientific breakthroughs that were both awesome and terrifying.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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That success forces rival companies to pursue their own breakthroughs and climb up to higher rungs — or get left behind.—
David J. Kappos,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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While self-reported, such figures are often used by clinics to illustrate how procedural refinements may influence outcomes in a competitive market.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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Many base iPhone upgrades deliver small refinements rather than clear leaps, leaving buyers with devices that feel outdated far too quickly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Jan. 2026
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The county commissioners will hold a public hearing on the plan for Comanche Circle, and separately consider putting a temporary pause on these types of big developments.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Market watchers will be keeping an eye on the developments in Iran this week after widespread protests were met with a violent crackdown by the Iranian authorities.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Improvements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvements. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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