MELIORATIONS Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

meliorations

noun

plural of melioration

as in increases

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Noun

As velocity increases, clear priorities, aligned teams, measurable results and predictable processes are critical.

— George Couris, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
If approved, the increases would take effect when the new six-story, 5,537-space parking garage opens, according to a county staff report.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of increases

Noun

Among the considerable track enhancements, existing structure renovations, and forthcoming amenities, one of CrossHarbor’s reimaginings is the Singer Drivers Club.

— Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
Exton was also convicted of two counts of felonious assault, with sentencing enhancements linked to all three charges, the prosecutor’s office said.

— Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of enhancements

Noun

Final design and engineering refinements for the Oceanside project are expected to continue through 2027.

— Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Google says refinements to the Pixel Watch 5's GPS improve performance when tracking your location in big cities with skyscrapers.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of refinements

Noun

Researchers in the United States are shaping the nanoscience frontier, using atomic‑scale control to accelerate advances in electronics, energy storage, catalysis, sensing and medicine.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
Earlier this year, Apple unveiled artificial intelligence advances, including upgrades to its Siri assistant, emphasizing a focus on privacy and day-to-day use as the company tries to catch up with rivals on AI.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of advances

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That’s thanks to educational institutions like the University of Toronto, and public-private research institutes like the Vector Institute, which Hinton co-founded to help commercialize AI breakthroughs.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Given room to experiment, a group with this much know-how could surely muster some breakthroughs.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of breakthroughs

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