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
The logo and remodel plan were two parts of a much bigger overhaul that includes menu changes, improvements to technology and basic restaurant upkeep.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the legislature appropriated $107 million for site and road improvements and construction of aircraft hangars.
—Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Given that Apple shipped about 18 million sets of wireless headphones in the first quarter alone, according to Canalys, the company's entry into the market will expose a wider subset of customers to improvements translation tech has made in recent years.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
And even with those improvements, the 450SS's 2026 MSRP only goes up from $5,500 to $5,699, which, considering the whole package, is still terrific value.
—New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
That may tilt innovation toward specialty drugs or technologies with high launch prices and away from improvements that serve broader needs, such as more effective use of existing therapies or widely accessible diagnostics.
—Zeynep Hasgül, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Tenants and property owners with businesses in the Magnolia Avenue and Moran Street area will be eligible for power-washing and other publicly visible storefront improvements, such as lighting, new awnings and landscaping.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
People have all kinds of reasons for making improvements to their homes or not making them.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Velasco quickly noticed improvements within his classroom.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the legislature appropriated $107 million for site and road improvements and construction of aircraft hangars.
—Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Given that Apple shipped about 18 million sets of wireless headphones in the first quarter alone, according to Canalys, the company's entry into the market will expose a wider subset of customers to improvements translation tech has made in recent years.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
And even with those improvements, the 450SS's 2026 MSRP only goes up from $5,500 to $5,699, which, considering the whole package, is still terrific value.
—New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
That may tilt innovation toward specialty drugs or technologies with high launch prices and away from improvements that serve broader needs, such as more effective use of existing therapies or widely accessible diagnostics.
—Zeynep Hasgül, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Tenants and property owners with businesses in the Magnolia Avenue and Moran Street area will be eligible for power-washing and other publicly visible storefront improvements, such as lighting, new awnings and landscaping.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
People have all kinds of reasons for making improvements to their homes or not making them.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Velasco quickly noticed improvements within his classroom.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
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The main advances came under Gustavo Alfaro and Sanchez, who many saw as slightly unfortunate to lose his job in the wake of the 2024 Copa America.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Multiple drivers fueling cost surge Some of the increases are due to advances in medical science.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Soldier feedback from the event is shaping ongoing enhancements to ensure warfighter readiness and operational relevance in dynamic threat environments, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a 2022 update on a webpage for the tower, city officials said enhancements were being made to the flooring and railing as well as additional maintenance work.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The educational landscape is experiencing similar breakthroughs.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The missions led to several breakthroughs, including a motionless lane-switch mechanism, a safer magnetic levitation system, and improved structural resilience.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Every process combines formal procedures and countless local refinements to get work done.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The data gathered will support refinements in both disassembly processes and raw material recovery.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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Bungalow will publish ten digital editions a year, with subsequent updates on the developments, narratives, and tidbits that shake out after the reporting.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Of the many developments since the Texas Rangers won their World Series, one that is both impressive and confounding is the state of the Silver Star Boot series.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Improvements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvements. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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