as in advance
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
there's been a great improvement in your handwriting—I can actually read it!
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Recent Examples of improvement
For decades, there's been a steady year over year decline globally in the number of deaths of children under the age of five due to improvements in public health and reductions in poverty.
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 1 July 2025
Additional improvements in Mexico's animal movement controls and surveillance efforts remain critical for remaining ports to reopen as scheduled.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
In fall 2022, the La Jolla Community Planning Association, La Jolla Shores Association, Bird Rock Community Council and La Jolla Parks & Beaches group produced a list of capital improvement requests for the coming year.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
People with diabetes who stop smoking see rapid improvements in their diabetes symptoms and overall health.8
There are many approaches to smoking cessation.
—Kathleen Daly, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 1 July 2025
Additional improvements in Mexico's animal movement controls and surveillance efforts remain critical for remaining ports to reopen as scheduled.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
In fall 2022, the La Jolla Community Planning Association, La Jolla Shores Association, Bird Rock Community Council and La Jolla Parks & Beaches group produced a list of capital improvement requests for the coming year.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
People with diabetes who stop smoking see rapid improvements in their diabetes symptoms and overall health.8
There are many approaches to smoking cessation.
—Kathleen Daly, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
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And while fossil fuels have historically been a flexible, reliable option, equipment backlogs now force developers to reserve gas turbines seven to eight years in advance, so new projects wouldn’t enter service until 2031 or later.—
Chris Hopper,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Leaders who want to use two-way conversations as a way to catalyze growth and change within their organizations should game-plan important, strategic questions in advance. Use technology as a conversation superpower.—
Jonas Barck,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The research could lead to advancements in formulating pharmaceuticals, among other applications.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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These advancements can lead to better support experiences, stronger internal knowledge sharing and more responsive service.—
Marc Scheipe,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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After a sensational breakthrough this season, Orlando City defender Alex Freeman has been named to the roster for the 2025 MLS All-Star team.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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There’s no hint yet of a breakthrough on SALT, though Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., predicted one will come soon — and that House Republicans will be able to swallow what the Senate comes up with.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 June 2025
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However, San Jose has struggled to keep pace, with the city failing to see a single construction start last year for market-rate multi-family developments over 20 units, making the Pleasant Hills project a potential bonus should it be constructed.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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The development was spearheaded by Frederick Long and Laneé Nicole, local real estate professionals, and developer David Sutor.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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