1
as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the development of an idea into a marketable product
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2
as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a development that the writers of the law never anticipated or intended
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as in growth
the process of becoming mature
a tulip's development from a bulb into a flower
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Recent Examples of development
These developments didn’t transpire out of thin air.
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Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
As a board member, Adam played a significant role in overseeing the hospital’s financial health and its development as a tertiary academic medical center in affiliation with Florida Atlantic University in fulfillment of the hospital’s mission to provide world-class health care to our region.
—Jerry Fedele, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
Research over the last decade has found that unsafe housing conditions affect cognitive development and learning, Tobener said.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
Although there are currently no five-star hotels in the village of Saanen, the five-star Alpina Gstaad has confirmed that its second location is slated to open in Saanen—a move likely to inspire further hospitality development in the area.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
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Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
As a board member, Adam played a significant role in overseeing the hospital’s financial health and its development as a tertiary academic medical center in affiliation with Florida Atlantic University in fulfillment of the hospital’s mission to provide world-class health care to our region.
—Jerry Fedele, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
Research over the last decade has found that unsafe housing conditions affect cognitive development and learning, Tobener said.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
Although there are currently no five-star hotels in the village of Saanen, the five-star Alpina Gstaad has confirmed that its second location is slated to open in Saanen—a move likely to inspire further hospitality development in the area.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for development
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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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The album, released under Universal Music Latino and co-produced by the young singer-songwriter mostly with Julio Reyes Copello, represents a crucial moment in her artistic and emotional evolution, with a mature, authentic, and reflective proposal.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
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That is still the most likely outcome but the waters have been far choppier in the House of Lords than predicted, as several Conservative peers, including West Ham vice-chair Baroness Brady, have filibustered to delay the process and proposed hundreds of amendments to scupper the bill.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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And Basso might be sanguine about that outcome, given his general outlook on the industry he’s been working in since youth.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Also, while net job growth is still strong, that’s because companies aren’t laying off many workers.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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This could be the catalyst that propels the league into a new era of financial stability and growth.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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Even in moments of retrenchment or seeming reversal, progress has found a way.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Though the #OscarsSoWhite movement sparked a necessary reckoning in the industry, the fact that many films and artists of color are still being overlooked signals that diversity efforts, while visible, are still in progress.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
23 Jan. 2025
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The use of military flights is the result of an executive order Trump signed earlier this week.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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The result was a high-wire act that included noticeable wobbles in Stravinsky’s thorny Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments and Janacek’s eccentric Capriccio for Piano Left-Hand.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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The biggest reason the internet appears bored and uninterested with the Samsung Galaxy S25 range can be attributed to the maturation and plateauing of the smartphone market.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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And Matt’s maturation is the next step for him as a leader.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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Organizations might find a need for a rapid ramp-up in hiring due to new product launches or seasonal or regional expansion needs.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The objective is not only to dismantle prior ACA expansions but to also introduce a system that significantly alters the health care landscape.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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Designers had initially hoped to tunnel beneath the rail line, but UP refused permission, the resultant bridge adding well over $15 million to the project cost, according to Ellerman.—
Mark Lamster,
Dallas News,
29 June 2023
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“Development.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/development. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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