as in evolved
being far along in development
an improved version of the software is now available
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to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improved
Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The hope among proponents is that a successful demonstration, combined with falling launch costs and improved autonomy, will unlock later economies of scale.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Over time, a diverse and well-nourished gut microbiome has been linked to reduced inflammation, stronger immune defenses, better nutrient absorption, and improved mood and mental health.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Namely, his improved confidence is what caught KU offensive coordinator Jim Zebrowski’s eye.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
This will put borders around app icons, control panel buttons, widgets, and almost every other element of the software, for improved clarity.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Participants also reported improved outcomes in health care access, housing transitions and long-term stability, said Todd Ferry, an architect and Portland State University researcher who authored the survey.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Look for varieties with improved cold tolerance.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
The Falcons’ offense came up empty in the first half and the Falcons defense, which was lauded as having an improved pass rush, got to Young with just two hits in first two quarters, despite a pair of new starting linemen blocking for the former first-round pick.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Since then, the prospects for young biographers have improved substantially, and a trio of books published this fall is evidence of the genre’s new flowering.
—Megan Marshall
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
The triumph — which marked the South Florida side’s first win in the Big Apple and first shutout since July 26 — improved Inter Miami to 16-6-7.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Johnathan's mental health has improved since treatment, and Nick and Misty Benz-Bushling see a positive change in their son.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
And Detroit Public Schools Community District has improved in many state test categories — a glimmer of hope that new academic interventions targeting struggling students are working.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
That has improved with the addition of Clark after being an issue for several years.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
The researchers were surprised to find that intoxication improved the participants' Dutch fluency, based on the independent observer reports.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Lionel Messi has aged and Ángel Di María has retired but much of the rest of this Argentina squad has improved and talents like Thiago Almada and Nico Paz have emerged.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Men's and women's stars signed a letter advocating for sweeping changes, which include an increase in prize money as share of revenue and improved pension, health care, and maternity benefits.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The hope among proponents is that a successful demonstration, combined with falling launch costs and improved autonomy, will unlock later economies of scale.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Over time, a diverse and well-nourished gut microbiome has been linked to reduced inflammation, stronger immune defenses, better nutrient absorption, and improved mood and mental health.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Namely, his improved confidence is what caught KU offensive coordinator Jim Zebrowski’s eye.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
This will put borders around app icons, control panel buttons, widgets, and almost every other element of the software, for improved clarity.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Participants also reported improved outcomes in health care access, housing transitions and long-term stability, said Todd Ferry, an architect and Portland State University researcher who authored the survey.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Look for varieties with improved cold tolerance.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
The Falcons’ offense came up empty in the first half and the Falcons defense, which was lauded as having an improved pass rush, got to Young with just two hits in first two quarters, despite a pair of new starting linemen blocking for the former first-round pick.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
In a conference call with analysts following the results, Ervér said the brand has improved its design speed in part by consolidating its production to a smaller pool of long-term strategic partners that contribute to design.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Since then, the prospects for young biographers have improved substantially, and a trio of books published this fall is evidence of the genre’s new flowering.
—Megan Marshall
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
The triumph — which marked the South Florida side’s first win in the Big Apple and first shutout since July 26 — improved Inter Miami to 16-6-7.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Johnathan's mental health has improved since treatment, and Nick and Misty Benz-Bushling see a positive change in their son.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
And Detroit Public Schools Community District has improved in many state test categories — a glimmer of hope that new academic interventions targeting struggling students are working.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
That has improved with the addition of Clark after being an issue for several years.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
The researchers were surprised to find that intoxication improved the participants' Dutch fluency, based on the independent observer reports.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Lionel Messi has aged and Ángel Di María has retired but much of the rest of this Argentina squad has improved and talents like Thiago Almada and Nico Paz have emerged.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improved
Adjective
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With each new special, film and project, people are going to see a better, more evolved version of him.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025
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When so many of today’s complaints—the loneliness of young people, the torturous dating market, the loosening of community bonds—come down to interpersonal alienation, the idea of American culture returning to a primal, highly evolved signal of kinship and compatibility is tantalizing.—
Franklin Schneider,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mirrors throughout the store expand the space further and add to the grandeur, enhanced by the light color palette.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The warship features advanced stealth technology and enhanced ballistic missile interception capabilities.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The line of processors can support up to 128 gigabytes of advanced, low-power DRAM memory, LPDDR5x RAM.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
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The drones, which typically fly at 200 feet, are equipped with advanced camera systems.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Improved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improved. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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