as in advances
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 improvements
Another important note to make is that Lupaia is closed during the winter season for improvements to the rooms, garden, public area, and overall guest experience since the weather is too unpredictable to welcome guests during that time anyway.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
The report highlights the company’s legacy of innovation, demonstrating how process improvements and high-performance products aim to actively help customers reduce their environmental footprints.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Zumstein observed that improvements in technology have led to changes in the risk level of stunts.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
City leaders say the size of the class reflects growing investment in public transit and improvements designed to attract and retain talent.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Participants also experienced improvements in diastolic blood pressure compared to those on a diet that didn't include this combo every day.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Those meetings persuaded Hill and Robinson that the Black community broadly supported an effort to obtain desegregation rather than mere improvements in the separate Black schools.
—Jonathan Entin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The debut will be supported by marketing, and will benefit from improvements the restaurant chain has made.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The separate library fund, with revenues exceeding expenditures by $933,800, transferred $700,000 for future maintenance and capital improvements and contributed $116,900 each for meeting unfunded pension and post-employment benefits liabilities.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
The report highlights the company’s legacy of innovation, demonstrating how process improvements and high-performance products aim to actively help customers reduce their environmental footprints.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Zumstein observed that improvements in technology have led to changes in the risk level of stunts.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
City leaders say the size of the class reflects growing investment in public transit and improvements designed to attract and retain talent.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Participants also experienced improvements in diastolic blood pressure compared to those on a diet that didn't include this combo every day.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Those meetings persuaded Hill and Robinson that the Black community broadly supported an effort to obtain desegregation rather than mere improvements in the separate Black schools.
—Jonathan Entin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The debut will be supported by marketing, and will benefit from improvements the restaurant chain has made.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The separate library fund, with revenues exceeding expenditures by $933,800, transferred $700,000 for future maintenance and capital improvements and contributed $116,900 each for meeting unfunded pension and post-employment benefits liabilities.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
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If El-Sayed advances with Piker's support, the party will face continued pressure to engage with him, some analysts predict.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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While none of the commodities are traded as widely as oil, the surge indicates how ripple effects from the Middle East conflict could end up restricting production of the semiconductors that power artificial intelligence advances.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Plus, uncertainty – the biggest domino of them all – had the potential to recede as companies gained greater clarity on the economy, borrowing costs, tariffs and other federal policies, technological advancements, and geopolitical developments.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The recent increase in reports may also be linked to advancements in technology and widespread camera use, prompting the question of whether these tools are amplifying the apparent surge.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Also riding this jet stream of enhancements are, among others, Qantas and Korean Air.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to MnDOT, the project will resurface aging pavement, repair and improve bridges, repair and resurface ramps, replace drainage and make additional safety enhancements.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Metrics and siloed organizational structures can get in the way of breakthroughs like a whole new system for boarding a plane.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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His work often focuses on patients who rely on the Texas Medical Center, medical breakthroughs and the health care professionals who work in the largest medical center in the world.—
Evan MacDonald,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Thanks to decades of such refinements, today’s jets may be the world’s most reliable machines.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Corrections then feel like reversals rather than refinements.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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There is a risk the BOJ might unintentionally fall behind the curve, one policymaker noted, as second-round effects and a rise in underlying inflation stemming from overseas developments are more likely to emerge.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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This post has been updated with additional developments.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Improvements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvements. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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