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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
But Söderblom has experienced an overall evolution this season, and apparently that has extended to shootouts.
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
And the point of uncomfortable events is for the sake of evolution.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
The fossil is described in a study published February 5 in the journal Nature and shows that the continent was a key location in bird evolution.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2025
This year, the initiative carries even greater significance as two Black quarterbacks prepare to face off in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans—a historic moment in the sport’s evolution.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 1 Feb. 2025
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
And the point of uncomfortable events is for the sake of evolution.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
The fossil is described in a study published February 5 in the journal Nature and shows that the continent was a key location in bird evolution.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2025
This year, the initiative carries even greater significance as two Black quarterbacks prepare to face off in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans—a historic moment in the sport’s evolution.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 1 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for evolution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
Noun
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Each of these moments in history is a link in a chain of progress, each link forged by the sacrifices of those who came before.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Building new affordable units is important, too, but progress is undermined if existing buildings are sold and rents rise.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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China’s efforts to build tech self-reliance and U.S. restrictions have supported the development of a homegrown ecosystem.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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Because the city of Buckeye does not have a designation of assured water supply, the North Star Ranch development will have to find its own source of water.—
Alexandra Hardle,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Lewis explained watching her mom’s slow progression throughout the years has been hard.—
Sarah Baniak,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Centre-backs must offer some form of ball progression, through carries and/or passes.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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His firm designed the Marine Mammal Pavilion, a large and colorful expansion to the National Aquarium in Baltimore.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2025
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L'Agence said this was meant to represent the company's international expansion.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Serbia’s authoritarian leader should be riding high, lifted by economic growth that is four times the European average, falling unemployment and steadily rising wages.—
Andrew Higgins,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Water sparingly until the plant begins active growth, then resume regular watering and start fertilizing.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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