melioration

Definition of meliorationnext

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Noun
  • Early automation deployments should then be used to test where processes need strengthening, not to declare success too quickly.
    Rajesh Gharpure, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • The formulas are free of sulfates and parabens, instead relying on a strengthening and hydrating blend of aloe vera, vitamin E, pumpkin seed, black cumin seed oil, biotin, and other natural ingredients.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • In 2024, according to Space Foundation estimates, the commercial space products and services industry comprised well over half of the economy’s total value, a shift largely attributed to the enhancement and expansion of satellite technology.
    Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 27 June 2026
  • Key enhancements include a improved user interface and touchscreen, better hands-free BlueCruise for freeway driving and a more comfortable, nimble ride.
    Sasha Lekach, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • Earthquakes are measured by magnitude on a logarithmic scale — so each whole number increase translates to 32 times more energy released by the quake.
    Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • Economists have warned the increase in tax revenue is temporary and note persistent gaps between spending and revenue.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • Factory job cuts are running at the highest since 2009 if the pandemic is excluded, reflecting concerns over the sustainability of the recent upturn in demand alongside worries over the escalating cost of raw materials.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 June 2026
  • Peterson might rival Keyonte George for his role, and George is due a big payday with a potential contract extension after his massive upturn in Year 3.
    Zach Harper, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • The final battle sees an emotional breakthrough for Kara and Ruthye, but also a very final moment for Krem.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 27 June 2026
  • The pair denied Sri Lanka a breakthrough after resuming from an overnight 271-5.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • Over time, the success of these traits would lead to the betterment of the species.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2026
  • In its third season, the prequel series holds onto the former tactic but abandons the latter — to its betterment.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • The biggest uplift in defence spending since the Cold War.
    Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
  • Research finds that campaigns that allocate 25% of total media spend to audio deliver the strongest uplift, with an overall campaign return on investment that is 9% higher than campaigns without audio in the mix.
    Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
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“Melioration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melioration. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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