MELIORATION Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

melioration

noun

Definition of melioration

as in amelioration

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Noun

Additional tubing and brackets went into the engine compartment to add extra strengthening.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026
In Thursday’s announcement, Canal+ highlighted that the new deal would also see a strengthening of its support for new filmmakers and new styles of filmmaking; debut films and emerging talent; diversity film and animated films.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 July 2026

Definition of strengthening

Noun

The city says there was a large increase in complaints in May, likely due to the end of the school year.

— Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
The vaccine included a mumps strain called Urabe that was linked to an increase in meningitis in about 1 in 900 people who got that country’s original MMR vaccine — a higher rate than expected.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of increase

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After July’s momentum wreck, bullish market sentiment retreated from extreme levels, setting the table for last week’s upturn.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
While Georgia Ports Authority is pleased at the upturn, all the economic and global uncertainty has led to guarded predictions for the future.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of upturn

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Rydell had his critical breakthrough with the romantic drama Cinderella Liberty, with Caan starring as a sailor on leave in Seattle who falls for a pool-playing prostitute (Mason) who has a young son born out of wedlock.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Trump has often lobbed verbal threats toward Tehran only to later back down, citing an imminent diplomatic breakthrough that has so far failed to materialize.

— Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of breakthrough

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The author emphasizes that financial security allows partnership to be a choice for love and mutual betterment, rather than a necessity for survival.

— Kristin Vance Richards, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
But that means better finishing and more of a willingness to play toward the betterment of the team.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of betterment

Noun

Els believes the cranes currently dotting the Vilamoura skyline are a flashing indicator of a new uplift cycle.

— Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Total revenue again held steady with a 2% uplift but EBITA dropped by 9% to £97 million from last year’s £107 million (itself a 20% drop on the previous year).

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 31 July 2026

Definition of uplift

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