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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
As another important manner of cosmic evolution, merging galaxies may create an irregular galaxy — resulting in an amorphous shape full of gas and dust — or a ring galaxy — where material is pushed outwards, surrounding a dense core of older stars.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
This work reminds us of the wonder of nature and shows that evolution is an ongoing process.
—Simon Griffith, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024
The resultant record showed a striking evolution from the synth-pop stylings of Madonna and Lisa Lisa on those early MySpace recordings to the distortion-heavy melodia of proto bands like Suicide and The Jesus and Mary Chain, with arrangements that dance playfully, goadingly, between then and now.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
However, while this evolution has naturally made the profession more efficient, some believe that these platforms have started to sacrifice quality in the name of convenience.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
This work reminds us of the wonder of nature and shows that evolution is an ongoing process.
—Simon Griffith, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024
The resultant record showed a striking evolution from the synth-pop stylings of Madonna and Lisa Lisa on those early MySpace recordings to the distortion-heavy melodia of proto bands like Suicide and The Jesus and Mary Chain, with arrangements that dance playfully, goadingly, between then and now.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
However, while this evolution has naturally made the profession more efficient, some believe that these platforms have started to sacrifice quality in the name of convenience.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
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So others play on in the Cup, while the Heat have rejoined the real season already in progress.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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At a time when political polarization and growing inequality threaten progress, Senator-elect Alsobrooks ran a campaign rooted in solutions, proving that leaders who prioritize community over partisanship can prevail.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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Shop the 115 best Black Friday beauty deals (including new 2024 Best of Beauty winners) and bookmark this page to stay up to date on all the discount developments.Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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Read more on Design thinking or related topics Product development, Innovation and Consumer behavior A version of this article appeared in the November–December 2024 issue of Harvard Business Review.Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 30 Nov. 2024
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The birth of the AI knowledge platform runs very much in line with the wider adoption of artificial intelligence, with generative AI functions being a core part of the progression.Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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The context seemed to offer proof of William Blake’s adage: Without contraries is no progression.Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
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As the name implies, the system provides flexible expansion with available surround speakers and a thumpy subwoofer.Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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In the 20 years since its release, the game has grown exponentially, with ten full expansions and even relaunches of its classic modes beginning in 2019, building toward an outright massive amount of content for players to explore alone or with others.Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
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The drop-off is a sharp turnaround from last year’s growth in freshman enrollment according to a new analysis, commissioned by the National College Attainment Network.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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As companies focus on sustainable growth, such a volatile environment inevitably tests their resilience.Ketil Gjerstad, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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