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the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the evolution of motion pictures from short, silent reels into a medium of mass entertainment and an art form
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Recent Examples of evolution
The rural communities in San Mateo County have insulated volunteer districts from the broader professional evolution of fire forces around the Bay Area.
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Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Questions on this puzzle and its implications for evolution persist, but they may one day be answered by looking at what lies within the teeth of extinct species.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
Over the past half-decade, the state of Texas has been pushing an evolution in the administration and enforcement of immigration law.
—Dan Debree, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
Kloots describes exactly this post-traumatic growth outcome, the evolution and stress somehow living side-by-side in her after her trauma.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Questions on this puzzle and its implications for evolution persist, but they may one day be answered by looking at what lies within the teeth of extinct species.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
Over the past half-decade, the state of Texas has been pushing an evolution in the administration and enforcement of immigration law.
—Dan Debree, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
Kloots describes exactly this post-traumatic growth outcome, the evolution and stress somehow living side-by-side in her after her trauma.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
Noun
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Even in moments of retrenchment or seeming reversal, progress has found a way.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trace also reflected on his own struggles and progress, offering his father a path toward reconciliation.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2025
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But during its development by IDEC Pharmaceuticals (now Biogen), the NCI also funded the crucial clinical trials that were needed to obtain FDA approval.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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With Robinson’s time coming sooner than expected, the Dolphins took an all-in approach towards his development.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Studies find that purifying the air at home can reduce symptoms and in some cases, prevent the progression of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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That’s why Shiffrin’s focus is solely on progression, not so much her pursuit of World Cup win No. 100.—
Pat Graham,
The Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2025
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Testing Krispy Kreme’s menu expansion The two Krispy Kreme Charlotte stores testing the menu expansion are in Costwold and at the company’s South End headquarters.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2025
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Still, state level expansion doesn’t appear necessary for growth.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, the EMEA region reported 3.3 percent growth in sales to 680.2 million euros, representing 35 percent of the total.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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Making the Band was a reality show, and certain aspects were dramatized for entertainment, decisions made regarding the group were always based on maintaining professionalism, fostering growth and ensuring the groups success.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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