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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
Henry credits it with driving recent improvements in BHP’s cost base and free cash flow.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
If approved, the program would measure improvements by comparing passenger count data to fare collection data, according to the release.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Many of the improvements were made based on guest feedback, CEO Brian Chesky said.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The group knows residents fought for their homes back in the 1960s, but in preparing for the worst, Robinson said those quality of life improvements would be a requirement.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Working capital improvements vary by industry and supplier base.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The museum had already been undergoing a six-year renovation plan, announced before the theft, which includes major investments in surveillance systems and infrastructure improvements.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
Individually, some standout Maricopa County districts managed great improvements, especially in English language arts.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
If approved, the program would measure improvements by comparing passenger count data to fare collection data, according to the release.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Many of the improvements were made based on guest feedback, CEO Brian Chesky said.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The group knows residents fought for their homes back in the 1960s, but in preparing for the worst, Robinson said those quality of life improvements would be a requirement.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Working capital improvements vary by industry and supplier base.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The museum had already been undergoing a six-year renovation plan, announced before the theft, which includes major investments in surveillance systems and infrastructure improvements.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
Individually, some standout Maricopa County districts managed great improvements, especially in English language arts.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
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There have been incredible advances in treatments to manage diabetes, and identifying the condition in its early stages can vastly lower your risk for serious complications.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, killing her crew of 29, many advances in weather and technology have made bulk carrier shipping safer.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Amazon’s delivery enhancements are perhaps escalating the most in the grocery segment.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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But those enhancements, which were extended in 2022, will expire at the end of 2025 unless Congress acts.—
Michelle Andrews,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Porat pointed to breakthroughs in health care as proof of AI’s broader promise.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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University research and private-sector breakthroughs have shown that quantum computing is real.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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In Apple’s case, the iterative refinements have been to prestige TV, headset VR, and generative AI.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Nov. 2025
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Closed rhinoplasty may suit subtler refinements with less swelling.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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The company will use 15 years of internal data to train custom models to enhance design, planning, and community management across its Saudi developments, Chairman Muammar Alatawi told Semafor.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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While these developments portend an improvement in relations in the months ahead, a formal trade deal has not been signed.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Improvements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvements. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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