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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
Architectural review committees can review, comment on, and approve or reject owners’ plans for property improvements and modifications in accordance with a community’s governing documents and architectural guidelines.
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Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
These are safety improvements, but developers have a great incentive to improve the science of stairwells as these spaces have no sellable square footage.
—Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
The county must invest in vegetation management, defensible space enforcement, evacuation route improvements and fire protection infrastructure in unincorporated communities.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Federal funding for museums rarely covers construction or major capital improvements, leaving institutions to rely on private fundraising to tackle structural problems.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
Despite his resistance, Newsom has secured funding for the river and region, including $38 million for water quality improvements in 2019 and an additional $100 million in federal funds for the area’s infrastructure in 2025.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Fleenor serves as president of Northside’s Shared Governance System, a voluntary program that brings nurses from across the hospital together to discuss quality improvements, retention and best practices.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Funnel that energy into home improvements as the moon and Mars clash.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Although Moscow has made many improvements to the drones, some can still be taken down by electronic jamming.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
These are safety improvements, but developers have a great incentive to improve the science of stairwells as these spaces have no sellable square footage.
—Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
The county must invest in vegetation management, defensible space enforcement, evacuation route improvements and fire protection infrastructure in unincorporated communities.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Federal funding for museums rarely covers construction or major capital improvements, leaving institutions to rely on private fundraising to tackle structural problems.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
Despite his resistance, Newsom has secured funding for the river and region, including $38 million for water quality improvements in 2019 and an additional $100 million in federal funds for the area’s infrastructure in 2025.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Fleenor serves as president of Northside’s Shared Governance System, a voluntary program that brings nurses from across the hospital together to discuss quality improvements, retention and best practices.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Funnel that energy into home improvements as the moon and Mars clash.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Although Moscow has made many improvements to the drones, some can still be taken down by electronic jamming.
—ABC News, 30 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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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Innovation is the driving force behind societal progress, with rapid advancements occurring at a faster pace than ever before in human history.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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City officials highlighted upgrades to the arena, infrastructure enhancements and a large union workforce.—
Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Other general fund reductions include eliminating more than $945,000 in county contracts, about $850,000 in extra help budgets, roughly $660,000 in salary allocations, about $635,000 in revenue enhancements and about $575,000 in service and supply costs.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
29 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 8 May. 2026.
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