as in advance
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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While Republicans are backing McCormick in large numbers, there's room for improvement there.
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Kabir Khanna, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
The area is currently creating a business improvement district, which will collect assessments from businesses in the vicinity to address public safety and cleanliness needs separate from the pilot program unveiled Tuesday.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
One improvement in the new design is that all of the ports are USB-C ports, the same more modern offering found on Apple’s laptops.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Possible improvements include infrastructure changes like sidewalks and street alterations, as well as utilities like sewer, water and gas lines.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2024
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Kabir Khanna, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
The area is currently creating a business improvement district, which will collect assessments from businesses in the vicinity to address public safety and cleanliness needs separate from the pilot program unveiled Tuesday.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
One improvement in the new design is that all of the ports are USB-C ports, the same more modern offering found on Apple’s laptops.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Possible improvements include infrastructure changes like sidewalks and street alterations, as well as utilities like sewer, water and gas lines.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
Noun
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Despite all these advances, choosing a MacBook is still a task.Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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To make mashed potatoes in advance and keep them warm, use your slow cooker (a Crock-Pot, for example).Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Upskilling teams in quantum technology will position your company to capitalize on future advancements.Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The film tells the story of the birth of IVF, and its journey to becoming a true medical breakthrough in the U.K. in the 1960s and 1970s.Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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Take Einstein’s breakthrough theories or Steve Jobs’ vision for Apple—these were born out of intuition rather than pure data.Andre Shojaie, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Approved a large-scale development for Big Whiskey at 1787 W. Pleasant Grove Road that includes a restaurant and tenant spaces.Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Conversation can play a huge role in the development of a young child.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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