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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
Punk’s evolution had not been widely accepted across the pond.
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
The rise of rib remodeling Despite technical differences between the two operations, rib remodeling is commonly compared to rib removal, because the former is essentially an evolution of the latter.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
If the planet becomes cool enough and hydrogen and water separate early in its evolution, Gupta says a supercritical layer of water could form beneath the hydrogen atmosphere — thereby shedding new light on how planets with liquid water oceans could exist.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The rise of rib remodeling Despite technical differences between the two operations, rib remodeling is commonly compared to rib removal, because the former is essentially an evolution of the latter.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
The rise of rib remodeling Despite technical differences between the two operations, rib remodeling is commonly compared to rib removal, because the former is essentially an evolution of the latter.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
If the planet becomes cool enough and hydrogen and water separate early in its evolution, Gupta says a supercritical layer of water could form beneath the hydrogen atmosphere — thereby shedding new light on how planets with liquid water oceans could exist.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The rise of rib remodeling Despite technical differences between the two operations, rib remodeling is commonly compared to rib removal, because the former is essentially an evolution of the latter.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
Noun
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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How the condition originates, progresses, and responds to treatment can also vary a good deal among people.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Compelled by the early data, Ricks decided in 2018 to license the development and commercialization of the drug.—
Alice Park,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Thursday interest rate lift is therefore as a largely technical adjustment following the March developments, according to Brad Bechtel, global head of FX at Jefferies.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In fact, empathy from clinicians can actually affect the progression of a disease.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Even through the backwards progression, Cathy feels whole, consistent.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The funds will be used to bankroll the expansion of the flagship FPSO business as well as a growing green energy portfolio under Yinson Renewables, a subsidiary that has solar and wind power projects in multiple countries.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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This also includes the expansion of the company’s Solomeo headquarters, already partly operational in 2025, and the production capacity for the 10-year project running from 2024 to 2033.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This newer approach uses mild electrical pulses to promote blood vessel growth and improve circulation.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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The growth of the league under her leadership is apparent.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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